Landforms & Water
Lake Geneva: History, Geography, and Highlights
Lake Geneva, or Lac Léman, is a substantial body of water situated on the northern side of the Alps, straddling the borders of Switzerland and France. Renowned as…
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Landforms & Water
List of Lakes in Armenia: Locations, Sizes, and Provinces
Armenia, a country with rich geographical diversity, hosts a variety of lakes, ranging from vast bodies of water to smaller mountain lakes. The most prominent among them is…
Landforms & Water
Yerevan Lake: Engineering and Urban Hydrology
Yerevan Lake (Երևանյան լիճ, Yerevanyan lich) is the capital’s artificial reservoir tucked between Malatia-Sebastia and Shengavit districts. Built in the 1960s to regulate the Hrazdan River, it sits…
Landforms & Water
Vorotan Cascade
The Vorotan Cascade, also known as the ContourGlobal Hydro Cascade, is a significant hydroelectric complex situated on the Vorotan River in the Syunik Province of Armenia. Established with…
Landforms & Water
Lake Sevan: Armenia’s Largest Lake
Imagine a turquoise sea set on a mountain plateau: that’s Lake Sevan in Armenia’s Gegharkunik Province. Ringed by volcanic ranges and medieval monasteries, Sevan sits roughly 60–70 miles…
Landforms & Water
Lake Lessing
Lake Lessing (Armenian: Լեսինգ (լիճ)) is a noteworthy natural lake situated in the Aragatsotn region of Armenia. Positioned on the eastern slope of the Aragats mountains, the lake…
Landforms & Water
Akhurian Reservoir
The Akhurian Reservoir, also known as Arpaçay Baraj Gölü in Turkish and Ախուրյանի ջրամբար in Armenian, is a significant hydrological feature located on the Akhurian River, marking the…
Quizzes
Easy Quiz About Azerbaijan
Greetings, curious minds and avid learners! Today, we have a special treat in store for you—a delightful journey through the heart of Azerbaijan, all from the comfort of…
Explainers & Big Questions
Mount Vinson – Highest Mountain in Antarctica
In Antarctica’s far interior, a white wall rises above endless ice: Mount Vinson, the continent’s roof at 16,050 feet (4,892 meters). Set in the Sentinel Range of the…
Countries
Countries that Still Have Colonies
The word colony is rarely used in modern law, but the reality people mean is still here: states administering territories beyond their mainland. The cleanest modern yardstick is…