Akhuryan (river) in the context of "Armenia–Turkey border"

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⭐ Core Definition: Akhuryan (river)

The Akhuryan (Armenian: Ախուրյան, romanizedAkhuryan) or Arpachay (Turkish: Arpaçay) is a river in the South Caucasus. It originates in Armenia and flows from Lake Arpi, along the closed border with Turkey, forming part of the geographic border between the two states, until it flows into the Aras as a left tributary near Bagaran. The Akhuryan is 186 km (116 mi) long, and has a 9,670 km (3,730 sq mi) drainage basin.

Gyumri, the second largest city of Armenia, is located on the east bank of the river.

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Akhuryan (river) in the context of Mount Aragats

Mount Aragats (Armenian: Արագած, pronounced [ɑɾɑˈɡɑt͡s]) is an isolated four-peaked volcano massif in Armenia. Its northern summit, at 4,090 m (13,420 ft) above sea level, is the highest point of the Lesser Caucasus and Armenia. It is also one of the highest points in the Armenian Highlands.

The Aragats massif is surrounded by the Kasagh River on the east, the Akhurian River on the west, Ararat Plain on the south, and Shirak Plain on the north. The circumference of the massif is around 200 km (120 mi), and covers an area of 6,000 km (2,300 sq mi) or around 15 of Armenia's total area. 944 km (364 sq mi) of the massif is located above 2,000 m (6,600 ft).

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Akhuryan (river) in the context of Amasia, Shirak

Amasia (Armenian: Ամասիա), previously known as Hamasia, is a village in the Amasia Municipality of the Shirak Province of Armenia. It is located on the right bank of the Akhuryan River.

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