46-410: Gegharkunik may refer to: Gegharkunik Province , Armenia Gegharkunik, Gegharkunik , a town Gegharkunik Lake , now Lake Sevan, Armenia [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
92-702: A 5th-generation descendant of the legendary patriarch and founder of the Armenian nation Hayk . Gegham was the father of Sisak (founder of the Siunia dynasty ) and Harma (grandfather of Ara the Beautiful ). The Gegham Mountains and the Lake of Gegham (currently known as Lake Sevan ) were also named after Gegham. The region of Gegharkunik has been connected to Uelikuni/Uelikuhi, attested in Urartian sources as one of
138-620: A dousing of hot honey. The summer presidential residence of Armenia is located at the Sevan Peninsula. Gegharkunik has four regional TV stations: The province is connected with other parts of Armenia through the M-4, M-10 and M-14 Motorways. The M-11 Motorway that passes through Martuni and Vardenis connects the province with the town of Karvachar of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic . The Vardenis- Martakert highway,
184-740: A major summer destination for locals and foreigners with many hotels and resorts. The cultural heritage and the natural monuments of the region attract the tourists too. During the last decade, many new hotels and spa resorts were opened along the coast of Lake Sevan , including the Harsnaqar Hotel and Water Park, the Best Western Bohemian Resort Sevan, the Akhtamar Sevan Hotel, the Tufenkian Avan Marag Hotel of Tsapatagh ,
230-454: A poor agricultural index with only 4.8% of share in the total annual agricultural product of Armenia. Around 41% (1,108 km ) of the total area of the province are arable lands, out of which 23% (256 km ) are ploughed. The population in many rural communities are mainly involved in farming, cattle-breeding and pig farming. The main crops are grains and grapes. Recently, bee-keeping farms were also opened in many communities. Tavush has
276-504: A population of 144,583. 49,114 or 33.97% of which was urban, distributed into the cities of Dilijan (30,433) and Ijevan (18,681), and 95,469 or 66.03% were rural, distributed into the districts of Shamshadin (34,559), Noyemberyan (33,973), and Ijevan (26,937). Tavush is the second least populated province in Armenia. According to the 2011 official census, Tavush has a population of 128,609 (62,083 men and 66,526 women), forming around 4.3% of
322-524: A result of the administrative reforms that took place on 15 December 2015, 17 June 2016, 16 July 2016 and 9 June 2017, Tavush is currently divided into 24 municipal communities ( hamaynkner ), of which 5 are urban, and 19 are rural: During recent years, many rural settlements in Tavush have been abandoned, including the villages of Chermakavan , Chirchiri , Geghatap , Gomer , Shamakhyan and Tarsachay . Tavush has 3 regional TV stations: Tavush has
368-468: Is Aghstev river with its tributaries Getik , Voskepar and Sarnajur. Minor rivers include Akhum, Tavush and Khndzorut. Tavush is also rich for its mountain springs, mineral water and small lakes such as the Lake Parz and Lake Gosh . Most of the Tavush territory is covered with thick forests, mainly around the towns of Dilijan, Ijevan and Berd. The province has a number of protected forests including
414-452: Is 65,667 (31.3%) and the rural is 144,002 (68.7%). The province has 5 urban and 87 rural communities. The largest urban community is the provincial centre of Sevan, with a population of 18,705. The other urban centres of are Gavar, Martuni, Vardenis and Chambarak. With a population of 9,880, the village of Vardenik is the largest rural municipality of Gegharkunik. Vardenik is also the largest rural community in Armenia. Gegharkunik Province
460-544: Is a province ( marz ) of Armenia . Its capital and largest city is Gavar . Gegharkunik is inhabited by approximately 209,669 people and the majority are ethnic Armenians . Gegharkunik Province is located at the eastern part of Armenia , bordering Azerbaijan . It includes the exclave of Artsvashen , which has been under Azerbaijani occupation since the First Nagorno-Karabakh War . With an area of 5,348 km (2,065 sq mi), Gegharkunik
506-472: Is currently divided into 5 municipalities or enlarged communities ( hamaynkner ). Rural communities and included settlements: In recent years, many rural settlements in Gegharkunik have been abandoned, such as the villages of Chapkut , Chichakli , Karakoyun , Karmirkharab , Kizilkharaba , Nshkhark and Zariver . There are cultural palaces and many public libraries in the urban settlements of
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#1732783303196552-482: Is major touristic destination for locals and foreigners. It is also considered a financial centre as much of the Central Bank's operations was moved to Dilijan in 2013. The town is also famous with its sanatoriums and mineral water. Other touristic destinations include the villages of Achajur , Gosh , Teghut and Yenokavan . Many forests of the province are listed among the protected areas of Armenia, including
598-418: Is of a major environmental importance for the entire region. Getik , Gavaraget and Masrik are the main rivers of the province. The climate of Gegharkunik is cold and snowy in winter, while the summer is characterized with warm and humid climate. The annual precipitation level ranges between 500 and 600 mm at below 2000 meters, while it may reach up to 1000 mm in the mountainous areas. Historically,
644-534: Is popular in Tavush. The province was represented in the Armenian Premier League by Impulse FC of Dilijan and FC Bentonit Ijevan . However both clubs were forced to dissolve due to financial difficulties. Dilijan City Stadium and Arnar Stadium are the 2 largest sport venues of the province. Minor stadiums are also found in Noyemberyan and the village of Achajur. Arnar Stadium hosted
690-701: Is surrounded by the Miapor mountains from the east, the Somkheti mountains from the north, the Gugark mountains from the east and the Kenats mountains from the south. The highest point of Tavush is the Miapor peak with a height of 2993 meters, while the lowest point is located at a height of 380 meters in the Debed river valley near the village of Debedavan . The province is a major source of water in Armenia. The main source
736-467: Is the largest province in Armenia. However, approximately 24% or 1,278 km (493 sq mi) of its territory is covered by Lake Sevan , the largest lake in the South Caucasus and a major tourist attraction of the region. The Yerevan-Sevan-Dilijan republican highway runs through the province. The early Armenian history Movses Khorenatsi connected the name of Gegharkunik with Gegham,
782-600: The Armenian SSR : Ijevan raion , Noyemberyan raion , and Shamshadin raion . With the territorial administration reform of 1995, the 3 raions were merged to form the Tavush Province. In July 2020, Tavush became the main site for the clashes with Azerbaijan . According to the 1989 Soviet census , the Tavush Province (then part of the Shamshadin , Noyemberyan , and Ijevan districts in 1930–1995) had
828-690: The Dilijan National Park , Akhnabad Taxus Grove Sanctuary, Arjatkhelni Hazel Sanctuary, Gandzakar Sanctuary, Ijevan Sanctuary and Zikatar Sanctuary. The territories of present-day Lori and Tavush along with the neighboring Georgia , became part of the Russian Empire in 1800–01. The territories became an official region of Russia as per the Treaty of Gulistan signed between Imperial Russia and Qajar Persia in October 1813, following
874-926: The Dilijan National Park , the Akhnabad Taxus Grove Sanctuary, the Arjatkhelni Hazel Sanctuary, the Gandzakar Sanctuary, the Ijevan Sanctuary and the Zikatar Sanctuary. Lake Gosh , Lake Parz as well as the Ijevan Dendropark are major destinations for ecotourism . Tavush has recently become a significant educational centre within Armenia. In 2014, the United World College Dilijan , a part of
920-507: The Juniper Woodlands Sanctuary of the mountains of Sevan. The Sevan Botanical Garden is also a major destination for the lovers of ecotourism . As of 2016, Gegharkunik Province has 126 public schools. Two major educational institutions currently operating in Gegharkunik are: During the brief summer of the region, Sevan and the nearby beaches tun into a popular beach resort. Many professionals and amateurs visit
966-675: The Russo-Persian War of 1804–13 . In 1840, the Elizavetpol uezd was formed and most of the territories of Tavush were included in this new administrative division of the Russian Empire. Later in 1868, the Elisabethpol Governorate was established and Tavush became part of the newly formed Kazakh uezd of the governorate. From 1930 until 1995, modern-day Tavush was divided into 3 districts within
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#17327833031961012-812: The Blue Sevan Rest-house near Tsovagyugh , the Maria Resort Sevan and the Lavanda City cottages. In February 2011, the Sevan ropeway was opened at the north of the town, in the area known as "mashtotsner", on the way to Tsovagyugh village. It has a length of 1,130 meters. Many forests of the province are listed among the protected areas of Armenia, including the Sevan National Park , the Getik Sanctuary , and
1058-485: The Gegham Mountains with a height of 3597 meters in the western part of the range. Lake Sevan occupies the central part of the province, lying at a height of 1900 meters above sea level and covering an area of 1260 km (around 23.5% of the area of Gegharkunik). The lake is the largest body of fresh water in Armenia and the entire South Caucasus . With a volume of around 32.92 billion m of water, Sevan
1104-715: The Tavush Province population are ethnic Armenians who belong to the Armenian Apostolic Church . The regulating body of the church is the Diocese of Tavush , headed by Bishop Bagrat Galstanyan. The Surp Nerses Cathedral in Ijevan is the seat of the diocese. The town of Berd is home to around 200 Udis who also belong to the Armenian Church. A tiny community of Yazidis is found in Dilijan . As
1150-451: The current territory of the province mainly occupies the Gegharkunik and Sotk cantons of the Syunik province of Ancient Armenia, along with parts of Mazaz and Varazhnunik cantons of Ayrarat province. From 1930 until 1995, modern-day Gegharkunik was divided into 5 raions within the Armenian SSR : Sevan raion , Kamo raion , Krasnoselsk raion , Martuni raion and Vardenis raion . With
1196-427: The entire population of Armenia. The urban population is 54,186 (42.1%) and the rural is 74,423 (57.9%). The province has 5 urban and 55 rural communities. The largest urban community is the provincial center of Ijevan, with a population of 21,081. The other urban centres Dilijan, Berd, Noyemberyan and Ayrum. With a population of 4,420, the village of Koghb is the largest rural municipality of Tavush. The majority of
1242-757: The global educational movement United World Colleges , was opened in the Dilijan. Between 2013 and 2015, the construction of the Dilijan Central School, a branch of the Ayb Educational Foundation , was completed in Dilijan. It was officially opened in fall 2015. Since 1994, branches of the Yerevan State University operate in Ijevan. As of the 2015-16 educational year, Tavush has 81 schools. Football
1288-492: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gegharkunik&oldid=932839278 " Category : Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Gegharkunik Province Gegharkunik ( Armenian : Գեղարքունիք , Armenian pronunciation: [ɡɛʁɑɾkʰuˈnikʰ] )
1334-486: The local "kingdoms" conquered by Urartu in the eighth century BCE. The word "Uel" is believed to be an early ( proto-Armenian ) version of "Gegh" (proto-Indo European u corresponds with g in Armenian, l corresponds with the Armenian gh ). Armenian gull is the symbol of the province. It is depicted on the Gegharkunik coat of arms adopted on 4 May 2011, flying over the Lake Sevan and its peninsula, surrounded by
1380-405: The mountains of Sevan. The wheat ears on both sides of the coat of arms represent the agricultural characteristic of the province, while the opened book at the bottom represents the intellectual and cultural heritage of the region. Gegharkunik Province occupies the east of the central part of modern-day Armenia. With an area of 5,349 km (18% of total area of Armenia), it is ranked first among
1426-404: The north of the town. The economy of Gegharkunik Province has a predominantly agricultural orientation, including farming and cattle-breeding. It has a share of 18% in the annual total agricultural product of Armenia. Around 65% (3,487 km ) of the total area of the province are arable lands , out of which 27.3% (951.5 km ) are ploughed. Around 60,000 farms in Gegharkunik are operated by
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1472-509: The northeastern part of Armenia. It is bordered by Georgia to the north and Azerbaijan to the east. Domestically, it is bordered by the Gegharkunik Province from the south, Kotayk Province from the southwest and Lori Province from west. The territory is mainly mountainous and rocky hillsides covered with a green carpet of Alpine meadows . Tavush is sometimes referred to as a little Armenian Switzerland . The average height of
1518-414: The poorest industrial index among the Armenian provinces with a share of 0.8% in the annual total industrial product of Armenia. The existing industry is mainly dominated by food-processing and the production of alcoholic drinks. Tourism and related services are still developing in Tavush. The cultural heritage and the natural monuments of the region attract a large number of tourists. The town of Dilijan
1564-497: The private sector. The main crops are potato and grains. Fishing and fish farming is also dominant in the province. Recently, beekeeping has significantly developed. Generally, Gegharkunik has a poor industrial index with a small number of operating firms. Currently, the province has a contribution of only 2% in the annual total industrial product of Armenia. Tourism services in Gegharkunik are seasonal. The towns of Sevan, Chambarak and Martuni along with their surrounding beaches are
1610-761: The province shared a border with the unrecognized Republic of Artsakh , when the Kalbajar District of Azerbaijan was administered as the Shahumyan Province of Artsakh. The Armenian exclave of Artsvashen in Gegharkunik Province is currently occupied and controlled by Azerbaijan. Gegharkunik has a mountainous landscape. Its territory is dominated by the Gegham Mountains in the west, the Vardenis Mountains in
1656-618: The province. A geological museum operates in Sevan on the basis of the Sevan Botanical Garden . Gavar is home to a history museum as well as drama theatre. The cuisine of Gavar is closely related with the oriental cuisine elements, characterized with various spices, vegetables, fish, and fruits combination. One of the famous sweets of the town is the Kyavar baklava which is a many-layered pastry with tissue-thin sheets of phyllo dough, filled with nuts and sugar and finished with
1702-423: The provinces of Armenia in terms of the total area. Gegharkunik Province is situated at the east of modern-day Armenia, surrounding the Lake Sevan. Within Armenia, it borders Tavush Province to the north, Kotayk and Ararat provinces to the west and Vayots Dzor Province to the south. The Dashkasan , Gadabay and Kalbajar districts of Azerbaijan form the eastern border of the province. From 1993 to 2020,
1748-640: The region is around 900 meters above sea level. Based on the historical divisions of Ancient Armenia , the current territory of the province occupies parts of the Varazhnunik canton of Ayrarat province, the Dzorapor and Koghbapor cantons of Gugark province, and the Aghve and Tuchkatak (Tavush) cantons of Utik province. The province entirely lies among the mountains of the Lesser Caucasus . It
1794-465: The region to practice their favourite types of sports including beach soccer , beach volleyball and windsurfing . The defunct football teams of FC Akhtamar Sevan and Lernagorts Vardenis FC represented the province at the domestic competitions during the 1990s. Alashkert FC represented town of Martuni between 1990 and 2000 before being relocated to Yerevan. There are football stadiums with small seating capacities in Sevan, Martuni, Vardenis and
1840-511: The second highway connecting Armenia with Nagorno-Karabakh, was opened in September 2017. Part of the highway came under the control of Azerbaijan as a result of the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war and currently cannot be used by Armenians. Sevan has a train station that connects the town with Yerevan through railway. The provincial centre Gavar has had an airstrip since the Soviet years, located to
1886-603: The south, the Sevan Mountains in the east, the Miapor Mountains in the northeast and the Kenats Mountains in the north of the province. The height of the mountains ranges between 2500 and 3500 meters. Gegharkunik is separated from Vayots Dzor by the 82 kilometer-long Vardenis Mountains, where the highest point is Mount Vardenis at 3,522 meters. The highest point of the province is Mount Azhdahak of
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1932-598: The southwest, and the Lori Province from west. The capital and largest city of the province is the town of Ijevan . The name of the province is derived from Tavush ; a variant of the original name of the Tuchkatak canton of the historical Utik province of Ancient Armenia . It first appeared during the 9th century as the name of the 9th-century Bagratid fortress near modern-day Berd . Tavush has an area of 2,704 km (9% of total area of Armenia). It occupies
1978-519: The territorial administration reform of 1995, the 5 raions were merged to form the Gegharkunik Province. After the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war , the length of the province's border with Azerbaijan increased. Starting on 12 May 2021, Azerbaijani troops advanced into Gegharkunik province and established positions near the villages of Kut and Verin Shorzha , precipitating a border crisis between Armenia and Azerbaijan . On 25 May 2021, an Armenian soldier
2024-409: The village of Lchashen . Natives of the province include: Tavush Province Tavush ( Armenian : Տավուշ , Armenian pronunciation: [tɑˈvuʃ] ) is a province of Armenia located at the northeast of Armenia, bordered by Georgia from the north and Azerbaijan from the east. Internally, Tavush borders the Gegharkunik Province from the south, Kotayk Province from
2070-496: Was killed by Azerbaijani fire in Gegharkunik, and two days later on 27 May, six Armenian soldiers were captured by Azerbaijani forces in Gegharkunik while carrying out engineering work near the border with Azerbaijan. According to the 1989 Soviet census , the Gegharkunik Province (then part of the Vardenis , Kamo , Krasnoselsk , Martuni , and Sevan districts in 1930–1995) had a population of 230,548. 58,185 or 25.24% of which
2116-430: Was urban, distributed into the cities of Kamo (31,234) and Sevan (26,951), and 172,363 or 74.76% were rural, distributed into the districts of Vardenis (31,282), Kamo (30,555), Krasnoselsk (16,428), Martuni (75,866), and Sevan (18,232). According to the 2022 official census, Gegharkunik has a population of 209,669 (105,084 men and 104,585 women), forming around 7.1% of the entire population of Armenia. The urban population
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