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News: Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party won just under half of the votes in a parliamentary election seen as a test of its handling of a peace deal with Azerbaijan.
Key Facts about Armenia
| Aspects | Description |
| Location | Armenia is a landlocked country in the South Caucasus region between Europe and Asia. |
| Bordering nations | It is bounded by Georgia in the north, Azerbaijan in the east, Iran in the southeast and Turkey in the west. |
| Capital | The capital of Armenia is Yerevan. |
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| Terrain | It has a highly rugged and mountainous terrain. |
| Soil formation | A significant portion of its soil has been formed in part from volcanic lava deposits and is abundant in nitrogen, potash, and phosphates. |
| Mountain | Its larger area is dominated by the Lesser (or Little) Caucasus Mountains. |
| Highest Point | The highest point is Mt. Aragats at 13,418 ft. (4,090m). It is an extinct volcanic peak. |
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| Major Lake | Lake Sevan is the largest lake, and it is 6,000 ft. (2,000 m) above sea level. |
| Natural Resources | It has mineral resources such as small quantities of gold, copper, molybdenum, zinc, and alumina ores. |
