Places in News: Armenia

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Places in News: Armenia

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The USA welcomed Armenia as the newest nation to sign the Artemis Accords.

 

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  • Armenia became the 43rd signatory to the Artemis Accords.
  • The Artemis Accords were established in 2020 by the United States and seven other countries to set out a practical set of principles to guide the exploration and use of outer space. (India also has signed the Artemis Accords).

Places in News: Armenia

About Armenia:

  • Capital: Yerevan.
  • Landlocked country.
  • Bordering Country: Turkey, Georgia, Iran, and Azerbaijan. 
  • Its terrain is mainly mountainous, with forests and fast-flowing rivers.
  • Longest River: The Aras River. 
  • Lake Sevan: One of the highest and largest freshwater lakes in the world.
  • Highest Peak: Mount Ararat.
  • Member of: Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
  • Conflict with Azerbaijan: Centred around the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh.

 

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