Araks

Araks, known as Nerkin Karkhun and Sharifabad until 1946, is a village in the eastern part of the of , specifically in the Araks Municipality.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Amasia and Hushakert.

Village
is a village in the of .

Village
is a village in the Armavir Province of . is situated 2½ km southwest of Araks.

Village
is a village in the of . is situated 3 km north of Araks.

Araks

Latitude
40.09711° or 40° 5′ 50″ north
Longitude
43.95367° or 43° 57′ 13″ east
Population
1,970
Open location code
8HG53XW3+RF
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­village
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In Other Languages

From Armenian to Russian—“Araks” goes by many names.
  • Armenian: “Արաքս”
  • Russian: “Аракс”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Araks and Amasia.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: National Museum of Armenian Ethnography and History of the Liberation Struggle and Holy David Chapel.

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