Hrazdan (river)
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The Hrazdan (Armenian: Հրազդան գետ, Hrazdan get) is a major river and the second largest in Armenia. It originates at the northwest extremity of Lake Sevan and flows south through the Kotayk Province and Armenia's capital, Yerevan; the lake in turn is fed by several streams.[1][2] In the Ararat plain it joins the Aras river along the border with Turkey. Its waters join the Kura river, before flowing into the Caspian Sea.
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Hrazdan | |
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Location | |
Country | Armenia |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Lake Sevan |
• elevation | 1,904 m (6,247 ft) |
Mouth | Aras |
• coordinates | 39°59′25″N 44°27′10″E |
• elevation | 826 m (2,710 ft) |
Length | 141 km (88 mi) |
Basin size | 2,560 km2 (990 sq mi) |
Discharge | |
• average | 17.9 m3/s (630 cu ft/s) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Aras→ Kura→ Caspian Sea |
Tributaries | |
• left | Getar |
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A series of hydro-electric projects have been constructed on the river. Its waters are in demand to irrigate crops.[3][4]