Tavush Province
Tavush is a province of Armenia. It is in the north of Armenia. It has borders with Georgia and Azerbaijan. It is well known for its mountains. Tavush got its name from the historical area of Armenia – Tavush gavar. Tavush gavar was a part of Great Armenia.
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| Coordinates: Coordinates: 40°53′N 45°8′E / 40.883°N 45.133°E | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Capital | Ijevan |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Armen Ghularyan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,704 km2 (1,044 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 4th |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 121,963 |
| • Rank | 10th |
| • Density | 45.105/km2 (116.821/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+04 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+05 |
| Postal code | 3901-4216 |
| ISO 3166 code | AM.TV |
| FIPS 10-4 | AM09 |
| Website | www.tavushinfo.am |
There are 4 urban communities and 58 rural communities.[1]
Tavush Province Media
A view of the surrounding landscape. Dilijan, Tavush Province, Armenia.
Gosh lake in Tavush
Kenats mountains at the south of Tavush 
Koghb is the largest rural community of Tavush
Berdavan Fortress of the 10th century
Tsrviz Chapel of the 5th century
Kirants Monastery of the 8th century
An Armenian rug from Ijevan
Apaga Resort in Yenokavan
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References
- ↑ "RA Tavush Marz" (PDF). Marzes of the Republic of Armenia in Figures, 2002-2006. National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia. 2007.
