Armenia

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Recently, Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party has won the Parliamentary election.  

About Armenia

• Location: It is a landlocked country, located in the south of Caucasus mountain range.
• Bordering Countries: It is bounded by Georgia in the north, Azerbaijan in the east, Iran in the southeast and Turkey in the west. 
• Capital: Yerevan.

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Geographical Features of Armenia

• Climate: Highland continental, hot summers, cold winter climate.
• Terrain: The Lesser (or Little) Caucasus Mountains dominate much of Armenia’s landscape. 
• Much of Armenia’s soil—formed partly by residues of volcanic lava—is rich in nitrogen, potash, and phosphates. 
• Highest Peak: Mount Aragats (4,090 m) which is an extinct volcanic peak.
• Rivers:  Aras, Hrazdan, Arpa, and Vorotan, rivers which provide hydropower and irrigation facilities to the country.
• Lakes: Lake Sevan is the largest lake of Armenia.
• Natural resources: It consists of small deposits of gold, copper, molybdenum, zinc, bauxite.

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