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Armenia

The top 5 natural landmarks of Armenia — real photos, locations and fascinating facts for every wonder.

Lake Sevan, Gegharkunik
Lakes

Lake Sevan

Gegharkunik

Lake Sevan is the largest body of water in Armenia and the broader Caucasus region. It is one of the largest freshwater alpine lakes in Eurasia.

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One of the world's largest high-altitude freshwater lakes.

Mount Aragats, Aragatsotn
Mountains

Mount Aragats

Aragatsotn

Mount Aragats is an isolated four-peaked volcano massif in Armenia. Its northern summit, at 4,090 m (13,420 ft) above sea level, is the highest point of the Lesser Caucasus and Armenia.

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Armenia's highest peak, a four-summited extinct volcano.

Debed Canyon, Lori
Canyons

Debed Canyon

Lori

The Debed or Debeda is a river in Armenia and Georgia. It also serves as a natural boundary between Armenia and Georgia at the village of Sadakhlo, Georgia.

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A deep river canyon winding through northern Armenia.

Symphony of Stones, Kotayk
Rocks

Symphony of Stones

Kotayk

The Garni Gorge is situated 23.3 kilometres (14.5 mi) east of Yerevan, Armenia, just below the village of the same name. The Garni Gorge is protected by law and listed as a natural monument.

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A cliff of perfectly hexagonal basalt columns above the Azat River.

Dilijan, Tavush
Forests

Dilijan

Tavush

Dilijan National Park is one of the four national parks of Armenia. Occupying an area of 240 km², it is located in the north-eastern Tavush Province of Armenia.

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A forested park sometimes called 'Little Switzerland'.