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Armenia

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Flag Description
Three equal horizontal bands of red (top), blue, and orange.

Currency
Dram.

Astronomy
Today's date is May 17, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon.

Location
Southwestern asia, east of turkey.

Climate
Highland continental, hot summers, cold winters.

Terrain
Armenian highland with mountains; little forest land; fast flowing rivers; good soil in aras river valley.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Debed River 400 m. The highest point is at Aragats Lerrnagagat' 4,090 m.

Nature & Science News
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Map of Armenia

Armenia

This is a map of Armenia. The map illustrates the location of Yerevan and its proximity to Alaverdi, Gyumri, Kapan, and the Dabed River.

Other countries on this map include: Azerbaijan / Turkey / Iran

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