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Armenia
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Armenia occupies a highland plateau with an average elevation of approximately 1,800 meters above sea level, making it one of the highest countries in the world. The terrain is dominated by volcanic basalt formations, a geological feature that accounts for Armenia's distinctive reddish soil and the country's ancient name, "Hayastan," believed to derive from the Armenian word for "stone."
The country's highest point is Mount Ararat, which stands at 5,137 meters. Notably, Mount Ararat is located just beyond the Turkish border, te…