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Syunik Region

Сюникская область

Сюникская область

The territory (15.1% of RA)  4506  km2
Population ( 4.7% of population in RA)  153.000
Population in cities  103.600
Population in villages  49.400
Population Density  34   People/km2
Communities  109
Communities in cities  7
 Communities in villages  102
The amount of populated places  135
The length of the border  472 km
 Administrative center  Kapan

Syunik Region used to have 2 names- Syunik and Sisakan.
The highest peak is Kaputjugh (3904m).  Other famous peaks are Baghatssar, Khustup, Big Ishkhanasar, Aramazd, Tsghuk and so on.
The territory is good for pasture , ranching and farming.
The forests occupy quite big territory; forests of Mtnadzor and the forest of Platan tree are very worthwhile. These forests are rich with unique plants and animals. Syunik region is also famous with its minerals. In This territory people produce copper and non-ferrous metals.
The biggest rivers of the region are Vorotan and Voghji.

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