Syunik Province
Syunik (Armenian: Սյունիք, Armenian pronunciation: [sjuˈnikʰ] ⓘ) is the southernmost province of Armenia. It is bordered by the Vayots Dzor Province to the north, Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic exclave to the west, Azerbaijan to the east, and Iran to the south. Its capital and largest city is the town of Kapan. The Statistical Committee of Armenia reported its population was 141,771 in the 2011 census, down from 152,684 at the 2001 census.
Syunik
Սյունիք | |
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From the top to bottom-right: View of Tatev Monastery, Vahanavank Monastery, Shaki Waterfall, Arevik National Park, Aras River on the border with Iran | |
Location of Syunik within Armenia | |
| Coordinates: 39°15′N 46°15′E | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Capital and largest city | Kapan |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Robert Ghukasyan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,506 km2 (1,740 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 2nd |
| Highest elevation | 3,904 m (12,808 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 380 m (1,250 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 141,771 |
| • Estimate (1 January 2019) | 137,600 |
| • Rank | 8th |
| Time zone | AMT (UTC+04) |
| Postal code | 3201–3519 |
| ISO 3166 code | AM-SU |
| FIPS 10-4 | AM08 |
| HDI (2017) | 0.757 high · 3rd |
| Website | Official website |
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