Ararat Province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ararat
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Location of Ararat within Armenia
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| Country | Armenia |
| Capital | Artashat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,096 km2 (809 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 9th |
| Population
(2002)
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| • Total | 252,665 |
| • Rank | 5th |
| • Density | 120.546/km2 (312.21/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+04 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+05 |
| Postal code |
0601-0823
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| ISO 3166 code | AM.AR |
| FIPS 10-4 | AM02 |
| Website | ararat.gov.am |
Ararat is a province in the country of Armenia. Its capital city is Artashat. The province is named after the famous Mount Ararat. It shares borders with Turkey to the west and Azerbaijan to the south.
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About Ararat Province
Ararat is one of the 10 provinces of Armenia. It is known for its rich history and beautiful landscapes. The province covers an area of about 2,096 square kilometers. This makes it the 9th largest province in Armenia.
History and Culture
Ararat Province is full of history! Two very old Armenian capital cities, Artashat (also known as Artaxata) and Dvin, are found here. These cities were once very important centers.
Khor Virap Monastery
The famous Khor Virap monastery is also in Ararat Province. This ancient monastery is a special place. It is known as the spot where Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned for 13 years. He later became a very important religious leader in Armenia.
Helping the Community
From 1993 to 1995, a group called CYMA (Canadian Youth Mission to Armenia) worked in Ararat Province. They helped the local communities in many ways.
CYMA's Work
CYMA built community centers and fixed schools. They also ran a fun day camp for children. The group gave aid to families who were affected by the Nagorno-Karabakh War. CYMA chose Ararat because of its strong youth groups. The co-founders, Archbishop Hovnan Derderian and Ronald Alepian, saw great potential there.
Communities in Ararat
Ararat Province has different types of communities. There are 4 urban communities, which are like towns or cities. There are also 93 rural communities, which are smaller villages.
Images for kids
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Yerakh mountains at the central part of the province
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Spitakasar mountain (3560 m.)
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Drawing of the central square of the ancient Armenian capital city of Dvin. The main cathedral of St. Grigor (3rd-5th century), with a small church of St. Sarkis to the right (6th century), and the residence of the Catholicos on the left (5th century)
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The Mausoleum of Kara Koyunlu emirs in Argavand, 1413
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Ararat Province administration in Artashat
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Kakavaberd fortress of the 4th century
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Hovhannes Karapaet Monastery of the 13th century
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Apricot farms in Artashat
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Vineyards near Khor Virap
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Wine cellars of "Shahumyan-Vin Winery"
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The controversial gold tailing dump in Ararat. The town of Ararat, the cement factory and the gold processing facility could be seen at the background from left to right, respectively
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The Goravan Sands Sanctuary
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Artashat City Stadium
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Capital of Saint Gregory Cathedral, ancient Dvin
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The remains of Aghjots Vank monastery
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Mount Kotuts of the Urts mountain range at the centre of the province
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Khosrov Forest State Reserve
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Ararat from Nor Kyurin village
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See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Ararat para niños
