The landscape and relief of Armenia are unique. Therefore, there is a huge number of nature reserves and natural monuments. One of the main national parks of the country is the area around Lake Sevan. The centre of the national park is a lake at an altitude of 1900 meters. Its maximum depth is 83 meters. The water has a bright azure colour, which is explained by high mineralization. There is a huge number of endemic fish species. Sevan trout, Sevan khramulya, and Sevan barbel are among them. Due to the large volumes of fishing, trout is on the verge of extinction. Picturesque mixed forests of juniper, oak, hornbeam, and maple grow along Sevan. In the north-western part of the lake, there is the famous monastery of Sevanavank. It was founded in the 9th century. The lake and its environs are included in numerous tourists sightseeing tours. One of the most picturesque reserves in Armenia is the Dilijan National Park. It is located in the basin of the river Agstafa. It was created in order to preserve the beech and oak forests of the Tavush region. In total, over 100 different tree species can be found in the park. https://www.orangesmile.com/travelguide/armenia/nature-parks.html.
