Relief
The relief
of the country is diverse. One may come across both folded mountain ranges and
groups of volcanic mountains, peaks and plateaus, canyons and valleys. The
geological formation and climatic diversity of the highland have contributed to
the biodiversity of the country. Deserts, semi-deserts, steppes, forests, meadow-steppes,
sub-Alpine, and Alpine meadows follow one another. The deserts and semi-deserts
are in the lowest part of the country (600-1400m), the Alpine carpets and flora
combinations, co-existing with snow (3000-3600m), are found in the highest part
and sub-Alpine meadows, high grass, mountainous steppes, forests and the rock
flora are in interim part.
Related Links:
Climate in Armenia
Nature in Armenia