Fun facts about Mount Ararat
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Mount Ararat forms a near-quadripoint between Turkey, Iran, Armenia, and the Nakhchivan exclave of Azerbaijan.
Mount Ararat
Turkey
Mount Ararat, officially Mount Ağrı, also known as Masis, is a snow- capped and dormant compound volcano in easternmost Turkey. It consists of two major volcanic cones: Greater Ararat and Little Ararat.
From the “Political borders” section
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The Turkish name for Mount Ararat, Ağrı, translates to 'mountain of pain' or 'painful mountain'.
Mount Ararat
Turkey
Mount Ararat, officially Mount Ağrı, also known as Masis, is a snow- capped and dormant compound volcano in easternmost Turkey. It consists of two major volcanic cones: Greater Ararat and Little Ararat.
From the “Names and etymology” section
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Mount Ararat is the largest volcanic edifice within the region, covering an area of 1,100 km2.
Mount Ararat
Turkey
Mount Ararat, officially Mount Ağrı, also known as Masis, is a snow- capped and dormant compound volcano in easternmost Turkey. It consists of two major volcanic cones: Greater Ararat and Little Ararat.
From the “Geology” section
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The first recorded ascent of Mount Ararat in modern times took place on October 9, 1829.
Mount Ararat
Turkey
Mount Ararat, officially Mount Ağrı, also known as Masis, is a snow- capped and dormant compound volcano in easternmost Turkey. It consists of two major volcanic cones: Greater Ararat and Little Ararat.
From the “Ascents” section
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Mount Ararat is widely considered the principal national symbol of Armenia, despite lying outside its modern borders.
Mount Ararat
Turkey
Mount Ararat, officially Mount Ağrı, also known as Masis, is a snow- capped and dormant compound volcano in easternmost Turkey. It consists of two major volcanic cones: Greater Ararat and Little Ararat.
From the “Significance for Armenians” section
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