Aragatsotn
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Aragatsotn
Արագածոտն |
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| General information | |
| Area: | 2,753 km² |
| Population: | 126,278 (2002) |
| Subdivision: | 4 districts |
| Capital: | Ashtarak |
| Governor: | Gagik Gyozalyan |
Aragatsotn is one of the provinces (marz) of Armenia. It is in the west of the country, and its capital is Ashtarak. The name means "a foot of Aragats" (the highest mountain of the Republic of Armenia). The town of Aparan is featured in many jokes portraying residents as stupid.
Aragatsotn's western edge is the national border with Turkey. It also borders the following marzer:
Aragatsotn also shares a small border with Yerevan in its southwest between its borders with Kotayk and Armavir.
[edit] External links
 |
This Armenia location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
Capital: Yerevan
Provinces (marzer - մարզէր): Aragatsotn • Ararat • Armavir • Gegharkunik • Kotayk • Lori • Shirak • Syunik • Tavush • Vayots Dzor
