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{{Armenia | {{CountrySidebar | ||
|Country=Armenia | |||
|Name=Armenia | |||
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|Topic Type=Background | |||
|Background=Historical Geography | |||
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| link1=[[Armenia Genealogy|Armenia]] | | link1=[[Armenia Genealogy|Armenia]] | ||
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| link5=[[Armenia Geography|Geography]] | | link5=[[Armenia Historical Geography|Historical Geography]] | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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==Relevant Geography== | ==Relevant Geography== | ||
Armenia is landlocked between | 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 == | ||
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*[http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/armenia.htm Nations on Line] Armenia | *[http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/armenia.htm Nations on Line] Armenia | ||
*[http://www.advantour.com/armenia/geography.htm Advantour] Armenia geography | *[http://www.advantour.com/armenia/geography.htm Advantour] Armenia geography | ||
*[https://whgazetteer.org/ World History Gazetteer] - Search names of historical locations throughout history | |||
[[Category:Armenia]] | [[Category:Armenia]] | ||
[[Category:Historical Geography]] |
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