Kotayk Province Facts for Kids

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Kotayk

Province

Coat of arms

Country

Armenia

Capital
Largest city

Hrazdan
Abovyan

Area

• Total

2,086 km² (805 sq mi)

Area rank

8th

Population

(2011)

• Total

254,397

• Rank

4th

• Density

121.954/km² (315.86/sq mi)

Time zone

AMT (UTC+04)

Postal code

2201–2506

Website

Official website: http://kotayk.mtad.am/

Kotayk is a province of Armenia. It is located at the central part of the country. Its capital is Hrazdan and the largest city is Abovyan. It is named after the historic Ayrarat province of Ancient Armenia. Armenia became part of the Soviet Union in December 1920. After World War II, Kotayk witnessed major growth and development under the Soviet rule.

Kotayk is bordered by Lori Province from the north, Tavush Province from the northeast, Gegharkunik Province from the east, Aragatsotn Province from the west, and Ararat Province and the capital Yerevan from the south. Kotayk is the only province in Armenia that has no borders with foreign countries.

The province is home to many ancient landmarks and tourist attractions in Armenia including the 1st-century Temple of Garni, the medieval Bjni Fortress, 11th-century Kecharis Monastery and the 13th-century monastery of Geghard.

Tsaghkadzor spa town is a popular mountain resort in Kotayk with its several hotels. The Tsaghkadzor ski resort is a major destination for the lovers of winter sports. Many 5-star luxury hotels and resorts serve the town during the summer and winter seasons.

The province has 3 nature protected areas: the Arzakan-Meghradzor Sanctuary, the Banks' Pine Grove Sanctuary, and the Hankavan Hydrological Sanctuary.