Journal article
The poppies are of the most beautiful and bright components of Armenian flora. The red poppy has all rights to be considered as one of the botanical symbols of Armenia. Some of poppy species growing on the territory of Armenia are in the center of our, botanists' attention as well as the others, which need protection.
The present condition of the landscapes and biodiversity in...
Arailer (2577m above sea level) is one of the largest extinct volcanoes in Armenia. It has rather steep slopes indented with many deep gorges and gullies. A 2km diameter crater has remained at the top of the volcano. The crater opens to the south-west by a deep gorge. The mountain is situated in the area of arid climate with wide yearly and daily fluctuations of temperature and humidity....
Armenia is a small (289 thousand square km) mountainous country, located in the Caucasus region. Ancient geographers called it the "Mountain Island" or the "Roof of Asia Minor". This country of contrasts and wonders is notable for great landscape and biological diversity. In comparative small area one can observe semi-desert (even sandy desert) and alpine meadows, high-...
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