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…
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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
Lake Sevan spreads across a high basin in Armenia’s Gegharkunik Province, where mountain weather, medieval sites, fisheries, irrigation, and hydropower meet. Its size cannot be reduced to one…
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…
Landforms & Water
Mount Vinson: Highest Mountain in Antarctica
In Antarctica’s far interior, a white wall rises above the ice of the Sentinel Range. Mount Vinson is best understood through its exact location, the difference between the…
Political Geography
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…
Explainers & Big Questions
Indian Ocean: The Only Ocean Named After a Country
Our planet's vast expanse of water bodies holds tales of exploration, mysteries, and vital historical importance. One of the most frequently asked questions regarding these oceans is: What…
Explainers & Big Questions
Which Countries Have No Snakes at All?
Most of the world has snakes, from tropical forests to semi-arid hillsides. But a handful of places buck the pattern. If you’re ophidiophobic (afraid of snakes), the map…