Yerevan: Quick Facts

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COP17 Biodiversity Talks in Yerevan, Armenia • Oct. 31, 2026, 1:40 PM ET (New York Times)

13% of Earth's land identified as biodiversity conservation hotspots • Oct. 19, 2026, 7:20 PM ET (Phys.org)

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Panoramic view of Yerevan, Armenia, with buildings and green spaces in the foreground and snow-capped Mount Ararat rising in the background.

Map highlighting Armenia in the South Caucasus region, with its capital city Yerevan marked by a star symbol. Surrounding countries-Georgia, Azerbaijan, Iran, and Turkey-are labeled, along with nearby bodies of water, the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. An inset globe in the upper left shows Armenia's location in Eurasia.

Yerevan, Armenia

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