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  • Armenia's Prime Minister won parliamentary polls; capital is Yerevan.
  • Landlocked country in the Caucasus, bordered by Georgia, Azerbaijan, Iran, and Turkey.
  • Dominated by Lesser Caucasus Mountains, highest peak Mount Aragats; Lake Sevan is largest lake.

In Summary

Armenia PM wins parliamentary polls.

About Armenia (Capital: Yerevan)

Political Features:

  • Location: Landlocked country located in the south of Caucasus mountain range.
  • Bordering Countries: Georgia to the north, Azerbaijan to the east, Iran to the southeast, and Turkey to the west.

Geographical Features:

  • Topography: The Lesser (or Little) Caucasus Mountains dominate much of Armenia’s landscape.
  • Highest Peak: Mount Aragats (4,090 m) which is an extinct volcanic peak.
  • Important Rivers:Aras, Hrazdan, Arpa, and Vorotan.
  • Lakes: Lake Sevan is the largest lake of Armenia.
  • Natural resources: Small deposits of gold, copper, molybdenum, zinc, bauxite.
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Volcanic peak

A mountain that is formed by the eruption of volcanoes. Mount Aragats, mentioned in the text, is an example of an extinct volcanic peak, meaning it is unlikely to erupt again.

Lake Sevan

One of the largest high-altitude freshwater lakes in the world and the most significant lake in Armenia. It is a vital source of water, hydroelectric power, and has ecological importance.

Mount Aragats

The highest peak in Armenia, standing at 4,090 meters. It is an extinct volcanic massif and a prominent geographical feature in the country.

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