List of rivers of Armenia facts for kids
The rivers of Armenia are important waterways. They flow into either the Caspian Sea or Lake Sevan. Long ago, the Assyrians called Armenia "Nairi," which means "Land of the lakes and rivers." This shows how important water has always been to the country.
Armenia has 16 rivers that are longer than 50 kilometers (about 31 miles). The longest river is the Aras. It is even mentioned in the Old Testament as one of the four special rivers of the Garden of Eden. In total, Armenia is home to about 9,480 rivers and small streams.
Armenia's Main Rivers
Rivers make up about 4.7 percent of Armenia's land. The longest river in Armenia is the Aras. It is also known as Araks or Arax. This river forms part of Armenia's border with Iran and a large section of its border with Turkey.
Many other rivers flow into the Aras. These are called its tributaries. Some of the main ones include the Akhuryan, Kasagh, Hrazdan, Azat, Arpa, Vorotan, and Voghji rivers.
In the northwest part of Armenia, you'll find other long rivers. These include the Debed and Aghstafa. Shorter rivers in that area are the Dzoraget and the Pambak.
Most of Armenia's rivers eventually flow into the Caspian Sea. They do this by joining the Araks River or its tributary, the Hrazdan River. The Hrazdan River starts from Lake Sevan. Lake Sevan itself receives water from 29 rivers and streams. Its water basin covers an area of 4,750 square kilometers (about 1,834 square miles).
Longest Rivers of Armenia
Here is a list of some of the longest and most important rivers in Armenia:
| River | Length | Basin size | Tributary of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aras River (Araks) | 1,072 km (666 mi) (158 km (98 mi) in Armenia) | 102,000 km2 (39,000 sq mi) | Aras→ Kura→ Caspian Sea |
| Akhuryan River | 186 km (116 mi) | 9,670 km2 (3,730 sq mi) | Aras→ Kura→ Caspian Sea |
| Vorotan River | 179 km (111 mi) | 5,650 km2 (2,180 sq mi) | Hakari→ Aras→ Kura→ Caspian Sea |
| Hrazdan River | 146 km (91 mi) | 2,560 km2 (990 sq mi) | Aras→ Kura→ Caspian Sea |
| Arpa River | 126 km (78 mi) | 2,630 km2 (1,020 sq mi) | Aras→ Kura→ Caspian Sea |
| Aghstev River | 99 km (62 mi) | 2,500 km2 (970 sq mi) | Kura→ Caspian Sea |
| Debed River | 92 km (57 mi) | 4,080 km2 (1,580 sq mi) | Khrami→ Kura→ Caspian Sea |
| Kasagh River | 89 km (55 mi) | 1,389 km2 (536 sq mi) | Metsamor→ Aras→ Kura→ Caspian Sea |
| Voghji River | 88 km (55 mi) | Aras→ Kura→ Caspian Sea | |
| Pambak River | 86 km (53 mi) | 1,370 km2 (530 sq mi) | Debed→ Khrami→ Kura→ Caspian Sea |
| Dzoraget River | 71 km (44 mi) | Debed→ Khrami→ Kura→ Caspian Sea | |
| Getik River | 58 km (36 mi) | 586 km2 (226 sq mi) | Aghstafa→ Kura→ Caspian Sea |
| Vedi River | 58 km (36 mi) | Aras→ Kura→ Caspian Sea | |
| Azat River | 56 km (35 mi) | Aras→ Kura→ Caspian Sea | |
| Argitchi River | 51 km (32 mi) | Lake Sevan | |
| Getar River | 25 km (16 mi) | Hrazdan→ Aras→ Kura→ Caspian Sea | |
| Tandzut River | 23 km (14 mi) | Pambak→ Debed→ Khrami→ Kura→ Caspian Sea | |
| Vanadzor River | 14 km (8.7 mi) | Tandzut→ Pambak→ Debed→ Khrami→ Kura→ Caspian Sea | |
| Vachagan River | 5 km (3.1 mi) | Voghji→ Aras→ Kura→ Caspian Sea |
See also
- Geography of Armenia
- List of lakes of Armenia
- List of rivers of Asia
- List of rivers of Europe
