Place in News: Armenia | Current Affairs | Vision IAS

Upgrade to Premium Today

Start Now
MENU
Home
Quick Links

High-quality MCQs and Mains Answer Writing to sharpen skills and reinforce learning every day.

Watch explainer and thematic concept-building videos under initiatives like Deep Dive, Master Classes, etc., on important UPSC topics.

A short, intensive, and exam-focused programme, insights from the Economic Survey, Union Budget, and UPSC current affairs.

ESC

In Summary

  • India evacuated over 550 nationals from Iran via Armenia, a landlocked West Asian country.
  • Armenia borders Georgia, Azerbaijan, Iran, and Turkey, with the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
  • Geographically, Armenia is in the Caucasus Region, featuring Mount Aragats as its highest peak and the Aras River forming international boundaries.

In Summary

Armenia (Capital: Yerevan)

India has evacuated over 550 of its nationals from Iran through Armenia.

Political Boundaries

  • Location: Landlocked country of West Asia. 
  • Bordering Countries: Georgia (North), Azerbaijan (East), Iran (South), and Turkey (West).
    • Region of Nagorno-Karabakh is disputed between Armenia and Azerbaijan. 

Geographical features

  • It is part of Caucasus Region. 
  • Highest Peak: Mount Aragats (Alaghez). 
  • Important River: Aras River. 
    • Flows eastward, forming the international boundary between Armenia and Azerbaijan on the north and Turkey and Iran on the south.
Watch Video News Today

Explore Related Content

Discover more articles, videos, and terms related to this topic

RELATED TERMS

3

Landlocked country

A country that does not have territory connected to an ocean or sea. For landlocked countries, access to international trade often relies on agreements with neighboring countries for transit routes.

Caucasus Region

A geographically diverse area situated between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. It is often considered a transcontinental region, bridging Eastern Europe and Western Asia, and is known for its varied ethnic groups, languages, and geopolitical significance.

Nagorno-Karabakh

An ethnic Armenian enclave within Azerbaijan, which has been a significant source of conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan since 1988. Its status and control have been a major geopolitical issue in the region.

Title is required. Maximum 500 characters.

Search Notes

Filter Notes

Loading your notes...
Searching your notes...
Loading more notes...
You've reached the end of your notes

No notes yet

Create your first note to get started.

No notes found

Try adjusting your search criteria or clear the search.

Saving...
Saved

Please select a subject.

Referenced Articles

linked

No references added yet