Shirak Province
| Shirak Շիրակ |
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| Coordinates: 40°50′N 43°55′E / 40.833°N 43.917°ECoordinates: 40°50′N 43°55′E / 40.833°N 43.917°E | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Capital | Gyumri |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Ashot Giziryan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,681 km2 (1,035 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 6th |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 257,242 |
| • Rank | 2nd |
| • Density | 96/km2 (250/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+04 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+05 (UTC) |
| Postal code | 2601-3126 |
| ISO 3166 code | AM-SH |
| FIPS 10-4 | AM07 |
| Website | official website |
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Shirak (Armenian: Շիրակ) is a province (marz) of Armenia. It is in the north-west of the country, bordering Turkey in the west and Georgia in the north. Its capital is Gyumri. Shirak is known as the homeland of khash. It is as much semi-desert as it is mountain meadow or high alpine. In the south, the high steppes crash into mountain terrain, verdant green in the spring, hues of reddish brown in the summer. Shirak is served by Shirak International Airport near Gyumri.
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History [edit]
The ancient history of Shirak is similar to its cousin the Ararat Valley, steeped in legend to some, but found by archaeologists to have been inhabited 25,000 years ago, with settlements popping up along the Akhurian Valley beginning around 9000 BC. Agriculturally based, the region has few of the metallurgical centers found South, but still had sophisticated settlements.[1]
Shirak borders the following marzer:
- Lori - east
- Aragatsotn - south
Communities [edit]
The province of Shirak consists of the following 119 communities (hamaynkner), of which 3 are considered urban and 116 are considered rural.[2]
Towns or urban communities [edit]
Villages or rural communities [edit]
Non-community villages [edit]
Gallery [edit]
- Shirak
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Lmbatavank near Artik, 7th century
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Harichavank Monastery, 8th century
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Marmashen monastery, 10th century
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The village of Harich
External links [edit]
- Shirak guide with detailed descriptions, by Rick Ney
- Shirak Marz Tourist Guide
- Shirak Regional Museum
References [edit]
- Report of the results of the 2001 Armenian Census, National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia
- ^ Shirak Marz: page 3 of 35 - TourArmenia
- ^ "RA Shirak Marz". Marzes of the Republic of Armenia in Figures, 2002-2006. National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia. 2007.
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