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Posted 22 Jun 2024

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Armenia (Capital: Yerevan)

Armenia has officially recognised Palestine as a State.

Map highlighting Armenia and its surrounding countries including Turkey, Iran, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. Armenia is marked with a star indicating its capital, Yerevan. Nearby seas include the Black Sea, Caspian Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea.

Political Boundaries

  • Location: Landlocked country of Transcaucasia (populated region to the south of the Caucasus Mountains).
  • Border: Azerbaijan, Turkey, Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (an exclave of Azerbaijan), Georgia, and Iran.
    • Nagorno-Karabakh is a disputed territory between Armenia and Azerbaijan. 

Geographical features

  • Topography: Mountainous terrain with no lowlands
  • Highest Peak: Mount Aragats (Alaghez) 
  • Rivers: Aras River
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