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Armenian Highlands
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Hydrology
The region is the principal watershed for several major river systems of Western Asia. The headwaters of the Euphrates (or Frat) originate in the western expanses, while the sources of the Tigris are situated in the southeastern sectors. The Kura River system drains the northern flanks, ultimately flowing into the Caspian Sea.
A significant hydrological anomaly is Lake Sevan, the largest [freshwater reservoir]… -
Caucasus Region
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Geography and Geology
The primary physical feature defining the region is the Greater Caucasus Mountains, a massive mountain range that runs roughly from the Taman Peninsula on the Black Sea to the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea. Peaks in this range, such as Mount Elbrus ($5,600 \text{ meters}$ above sea level), mark them as significant hydrological regulators for the Kuban River a…