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Lake Sevan. View from Yerevan-Tbilisi highway
Lake Sevan

Lake Sevan is a lake in Armenia. The entire lake is inside the eastern Armenian province of Gegharkunik. It is fed by 28 rivers and streams.

History

Sevan was one of the three great lakes of the historical Safavid Empire, collectively referred to as the Seas of Armenia, and it is the only one within the boundaries of today's Republic of Armenia. Sevanavank is the historic area near the lake. "Sevan" translation to Azerbaijan language "Goycha".

Images for kids

  • Sevan aerial

    Aerial view

  • Frozen Lake Sevan, ՎԱՍ

    Lake Sevan (frozen)

  • Lake Sevan, its tunnels, and the Hrazdan cascade

    Map showing the two tunnels bringing water to the lake and the Hrazdan River and the six hydroelectric power stations built on it.

  • Tufenkian Avan Marak Tsapatagh hotel

    Tufenkian Avan Marak Tsapatagh Hotel (Tsapatagh)

  • Lake Sevan beach at Best Western Bohemian Resort

    Best Western Bohemian Resort

  • Sevan beach

    The beach of Sevan town

  • Sevan town water park2

    The Harsnaqar Hotel Complex

  • Lake Sevan from Harsnakar

    View from the northeastern shore near the city of Sevan

  • Sevan Island2

    Sevan Island

  • Sevanavanq 01

    Sevan Island

  • Sevan Island1

    Sevan Island

  • Sevan peninsula

    Sevan peninsula (formerly an island) in Lake Sevan

  • Sevan peninsula, Armenia, panoramic view (June 2015)

    Sevan peninsula in 2015

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Lago Seván para niños

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