| Total area |
2096 sq. km |
| Percentage of the territory of RA |
7.1 % |
| Arable land |
33300 ha |
| No. of urban communities |
4 |
| No. of rural communities |
93 |
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| Population (as of 1.1.2003) |
272,100 |
| urban |
80,100 persons |
| rural |
192,000 persons |
| Percentage of Republic's total population |
8.5 % |
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| Borders |
Turkey, Azerbaijan (Nakhichevan) |
| Includes regions of |
Ararat, Artashat, Masis |
| Towns |
Artashat, Ararat, Vedi, Masis |
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Natural Resources
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Natural reserve within Khosrov Forest occupies 27 ha, altitude1600-2300m |
| Main economic activity |
Agriculture |
| Main products |
Wine, fruits, vegetables |