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Background
Armenian Locality Jurisdictions play an important part in understanding how the country is organized. From 1922-1991 Armenia was a part of the USSR, but was made independent in 1991.
Territories
Armenia is presently divided into ten territorial units. Each unit is called a 'Marz.' Each Marz contains a Marz Center. Below is a list of Marzes and their Marz Centers:
Marz: Marz Center:
Aragatsotn Ashtarak
Ararat Artashat
Armavir Armavir
Gegharkunik Gavar
Lori Vanadzor
Kotayk Hrazdan
Shirak Giumri
Siunik Kapan
Vayots Dzor Yeghegnadzor
Tavoush Ijevan
Capitol
Yerevan is the largest city and capital of Armenia and is the home of Yerevan State University, founded in 1919. According to the Bible, the ark built by Noah came to rest on Mount Ararat. Mount Ararat, or Massis stands over 5100 meters at the highest point, and was originally a part of Armenia, but now is within the Turkish boundaries.
Relevant Geography
Armenia is landlocked between Türkiye, Georgia, and Iran. It contains many mountain lakes and rivers. The Aras River flows along the eastern border of Armenia along Türkiye and into Iran.
Major Towns
Major towns are included below. To see a list of FamilySearch Library holdings per location, click *here.
Aparan
Dilijan
Geghard
Goris
Hoktemberyan
Jermuk
Kam
Martuni
Meghri
Nojemberyan
Sevan
Sisian
Talin
Vardenis
Spitak
Ecmiadzin
External Links
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