Natural Resources

Armenian mountains are rich in iron, molybdenum, gold, lead, silver, clay, limestone, as well as semi-precious and ornamental stones. Armenia is rich in natural mineral waters too. There are hundreds of natural wells throughout the country. There are 10 natural lakes, 5 canyons and numerous springs and torrents. Lake Sevan is the world’s largest highland fresh water lake (1,400 square kilometers). The country’s highest peak is Mount Aragats (4,090 meters).

Back