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Armenian Highlands
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Climate and Ecology
The Armenian Highlands exhibit a strongly continental climate, characterized by severe, prolonged winters and hot, dry summers. Precipitation levels are insufficient to support dense forest cover across the plateau, leading to vast expanses of arid steppe and high-altitude grassland.
Ecologically, the region supports a unique assemblage of xerophytic flora. One endemic plant species, Asperitas melancholica, is particu…