Shirak
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Shirak is a province (marz
) of Armenia
. It is in the north-west of the country, bordering Turkey
in the west and Georgia
in the north. Its capital is Gyumri
. Shirak is known as the homeland of khash
. It is as much semi-desert as it is mountain meadow or high alpine. In the south, the high steppes crash into mountain terrain, verdant green in the spring, hues of reddish brown in the summer. Shirak is served by Shirak International Airport
near Gyumri
.
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Shirak borders the following marzer:
, the administrative subdivisions of Armenia before 1995.
Administrative divisions of Armenia
Armenia is subdivided into eleven administrative divisions. Of these, ten are provinces, known as marzer or in the singular form marz in Armenian....
) of Armenia
Armenia
Armenia , officially the Republic of Armenia , is a landlocked mountainous country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia...
. It is in the north-west of the country, bordering Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
in the west and Georgia
Georgia (country)
Georgia is a sovereign state in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded to the west by the Black Sea, to the north by Russia, to the southwest by Turkey, to the south by Armenia, and to the southeast by Azerbaijan. The capital of...
in the north. Its capital is Gyumri
Gyumri
Gyumri is the capital and largest city of the Shirak Province in northwest Armenia. It is located about 120 km from the capital Yerevan, and, with a population of 168,918 , is the second-largest city in Armenia.The name of the city has been changed many times in history...
. Shirak is known as the homeland of khash
Khash (dish)
Khash is a traditional dish in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, and Georgia...
. It is as much semi-desert as it is mountain meadow or high alpine. In the south, the high steppes crash into mountain terrain, verdant green in the spring, hues of reddish brown in the summer. Shirak is served by Shirak International Airport
Shirak Airport
Shirak International Airport is an international airport serving Gyumri and the province of Shirak. It is located about 5 km from the center of Gyumri. The airport was inaugurated in 1961, and is the second largest airport in the country, after Yerevan's Zvartnots International Airport...
near Gyumri
Gyumri
Gyumri is the capital and largest city of the Shirak Province in northwest Armenia. It is located about 120 km from the capital Yerevan, and, with a population of 168,918 , is the second-largest city in Armenia.The name of the city has been changed many times in history...
.
History
The ancient history of Shirak is similar to its cousin the Ararat Valley, steeped in legend to some, but found by archaeologists to have been inhabited 250,000 years ago, with settlements popping up along the Akhurian Valley beginning around 9000 BC. Agriculturally based, the region has few of the metallurgical centers found South, but still had sophisticated settlements.----
Shirak borders the following marzer:
- Lori - east
- Aragatsotn - south
Communities
The province of Shirak consists of the following 119 communities (hamaynkner), of which 3 (bold in the table) are considered urban and 116 are considered rural. The division below is by raionRaion
A raion is a type of administrative unit of several post-Soviet countries. The term, which is from French rayon 'honeycomb, department,' describes both a type of a subnational entity and a division of a city, and is commonly translated in English as "district"...
, the administrative subdivisions of Armenia before 1995.
| Gyumri | Artik | Maralik | Ashotsk | Amasia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Anushavan Anushavan is a village and rural community in the Shirak Province of Armenia. In 1969, the town was renamed in honor of Dr. Anushavan Galoyan, a World War II hero. The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia reported its population was 2,185 in 2010, up from 1,983 at the 2001... Arevshat, Shirak Arevshat is a village and rural community in the Shirak Province of Armenia. The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia reported its population was 2,082 in 2010, up from 1,785 at the 2001 census.... Artik Artik is a city located in the Shirak province of Armenia. It has a population of 14,949 people, down from the 25,100 reported in the 1989 census.... Hayrenyats Hayrenyats is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Lusakert, Shirak Lusakert is a town in Shirak Province, Republic of Armenia.... Meghrashen Meghrashen is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.- References :* – World-Gazetteer.com... Mets Mantash Mets Mantash is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.- References :* – World-Gazetteer.com... Nor Kyank, Shirak Nor Kyank is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.- References :* – World-Gazetteer.com... Panik, Armenia Panik is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.- References :* – World-Gazetteer.com... Pemzashen Pemzashen is a village in the Shirak Province of Armenia. During the Soviet era a sewing factory, construction materials plant, and a parts factory to supply hydro-electric stations were based out of Pemzashen. After the collapse of the USSR, most of the village's residents have found themselves... Pokr Mantash Pokr Mantash is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.- References :* – World-Gazetteer.com... Saralanj, Shirak Saralanj is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.- References :* – World-Gazetteer.com... Saratak Saratak is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.- References :* – World-Gazetteer.com... Spandaryan, Shirak Spandaryan is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia. The town was renamed in 1946 in honor of Armenian revolutionary Suren Spandarian.- References :* – World-Gazetteer.com... Tufashen Tufashen is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Vardakar Vardakar is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... |
Aghin Aghin is a village and rural community in the Shirak Province of Armenia.The community of Aghin consists of the villages of Aghin and Aghin Kayaran. The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia reported that the community's population was 598 in 2010, up from 547 at the 2001... Ani kayarani Aniavan is a village and rural community in the Shirak Province of Armenia. The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia reported its population was 516 in 2010, up from 377 at the 2001 census.... Anipemza Anipemza is a village and rural community in the Shirak Province of Armenia. The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia reported its population was 523 in 2010, up from 349 at the 2001 census.... Bagravan Bagravan is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Dzithankov Dzithankov is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.-References:* – World-Gazetteer.com... Dzorakap Dzorakap is a village in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Gusanagyugh Gusanagyugh is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia. In 1977, the town was renamed after the bard "Gusan" Nakhshikar Sargis.... Haykadzor Haykadzor is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Isahakyan Isahakyan is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia. The town was named for Ghazar Aga who organized the defense of the town against the Persians in 1826-1828; later named for poet Avetik Isahakyan.... Jrapi Jrapi is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia. It was built to replace Nerkin Dzhrapi and Verin Dzhrapi which were to be flooded by the Akhurian reservoir.... Karaberd, Shirak Karaberd is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Lanjik Lanjik is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Lusaghbyur, Shirak Lusaghbyur is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Maralik Maralik is a city in Armenian province of Shirak. The city has a church which was built in 1903 including many khachkars dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries.-Uses in fiction:... Sarakap Sarakap is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Shirakavan, Armenia Shirakavan is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... |
Arpeni Arpeni is a village and rural community in the Shirak Province of Armenia. Within the village is a 19th century church. The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia reported its population was 397 in 2010, up from 373 at the 2001 census.... Ashotsk Ashotsk is a village and rural community in the Shirak Province of Armenia. The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia reported its population was 2,482 in 2010, up from 2,378 at the 2001 census.... Bavra Bavra is a village and rural community in the Shirak Province of Armenia. The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia reported its population was 577 in 2010, up from 538 at the 2001 census.... Dzorashen Dzorashen is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Ghazanchi Ghazanchi is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Hartashen, Shirak Hartashen is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Karmravan Karmravan is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Krasar Krasar is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Lernagyugh Lernagyugh is a small village in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Mets Sepasar Mets Sepasar is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Musayelyan Musayelyan may refer to:*Musayelyan, Ashotsk, in northern Shirak province, Armenia*Musayelyan, Gyumri, in eastern Shirak province, Armenia... Pokr Sariar Pokr Sariar is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Pokr Sepasar Pokr Sepasar is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Salut Salut is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Saragyugh Saragyugh is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Sarapat Sarapat is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Sizavet Sizavet is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Tavshut Tavshut is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Torosgyugh Torosgyugh is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Tsoghamarg Tsoghamarg is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Zuygaghbyur Zuygaghbyur is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... |
Aghvorik Aghvorik is a village and rural community in the Shirak Province of Armenia. The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia reported its population was 118 in 2010, up from 90 at the 2001 census.... Alvar, Armenia Alvar is a village and rural community in the Shirak Province of Armenia.The community of Alvar consists of the villages of Alvar and Aravet. The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia reported the community's population was 168 in 2010, up from 147 at the 2001 census. The... Ardenis Ardenis is a village and rural community in the Shirak Province of Armenia. The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia reported its population was 177 in 2010, up from 132 at the 2001 census.... Aregnadem Aregnadem is a village and rural community in the Shirak Province of Armenia. The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia reported its population was 342 in 2010, down from 407 at the 2001 census.... Bandivan Bandivan is a village and rural community in the Shirak Province of Armenia. The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia reported its population was 245 in 2010, down from 269 at the 2001 census.... Berdashen Berdashen is a village and rural community in the Shirak Province of Armenia.The community of Berdashen consists of the villages of Berdashen and Paghkn. The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia reported that the community's population was 269 in 2010, up from 257 at the 2001... Gtashen Gtashen is a village and rural community in the Shirak Province of Armenia.The community of Gtashen consists of the villages of Gtashen and Kamkhut. The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia reported that the community's population was 258 in 2010, down from 378 at the 2001... Hoghmik Hoghmik is a village in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Hovtun Hovtun is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Jradzor Jradzor is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Shaghik Shaghik is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Tsaghkut Tsaghkut is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Voghji, Shirak Voghji is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia. Until 1991 the town's name was Okhchogly or Okhchoglu .... Zarishat Zarishat is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... Zorakert Zorakert is a town in the Shirak Province of Armenia.... |