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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Physical Geography
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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…