Despite its relatively small territory, the Republic of Armenia is distinguished by an exceptionally rich diversity of plant species and plant communities. This richness is the result of the complex geological structure of the Earth’s crust, the great variability of climatic and soil conditions, the strongly dissected relief, and—most importantly—the country’s geographically favorable position from a florogenetic perspective
Armenian Nature
The complex mountainous relief of the Armenian Highlands, along with the resulting diversity of climatic conditions and the distribution of the river network, has led to a great variety of soils, plant and animal life, and landscapes.
The Armenian Highlands are home to numerous fast-flowing, rapid mountain rivers and scenic lakes, which are fed by small glaciers on the peaks of high…
The Armenian Highlands exhibit all the characteristic features of the subtropical climatic zone, combined with variations caused by high-altitude vertical zonation and rugged terrain. In winter, temperature inversion often occurs in the valleys.
The Armenian Highlands are rich in both metallic and non-metallic mineral resources.