| 词条 | Azat River |
| 释义 |
| name = Azat River | name_native = | name_native_lang = | name_other = Ազատ գետ | name_etymology = | image = Ազատի ջրամբար.JPG | image_size = 300px | image_caption = The Azat River feeding into the Azat Reservoir | map = | map_size = | map_caption = | pushpin_map = | pushpin_map_size = | pushpin_map_caption= | subdivision_type1 = Country | subdivision_name1 = Armenia | subdivision_type2 = | subdivision_name2 = | subdivision_type3 = | subdivision_name3 = | subdivision_type4 = | subdivision_name4 = | subdivision_type5 = | subdivision_name5 = | length = | width_min = | width_avg = | width_max = | depth_min = | depth_avg = | depth_max = | discharge1_location= | discharge1_min = | discharge1_avg = | discharge1_max = | source1 = | source1_location = | source1_coordinates= | source1_elevation = | mouth = | mouth_location = | mouth_coordinates = | mouth_elevation = | progression = | river_system = | basin_size = | tributaries_left = | tributaries_right = | custom_label = | custom_data = | extra = }} The Azat ({{lang-hy|Ազատ}}) is a river in the Kotayk Province of Armenia. Its source is on the western slope of the Geghama mountains. It flows through Garni, Lanjazat and Arevshat. It flows into the Arax near Artashat. The main purpose of the Azat dam is to serve for irrigation and hydro power generation. Its hazard potential is ranked to be high. The Azat River is known in Armenia for its beauty. It flows for 55 kilometers and has a basin that occupies 572 square kilometers. The Azat passes through the Khosrov State Reserve. In its lower reaches, the river flows into the Ararat valley. The Azat is known for its numerous spectacular waterfalls and its rock choked river bed.[1] Symphony of StonesOne section of the Azat, where it meets River Goght, is particularly fascinating. It is a canyon known as Canyon of Garni. The canyon's formation is so unique that it almost looks artificial. The canyon is composed of regular hexagonal prisms. Near its end, the gorge's beautiful formation has prompted the name "Symphony of Stones". GallerySee also
References1. ^{{cite web|title=Canyon of Garni (Azat river)|url=http://www.findarmenia.com/eng/nature/garnu-dzor|publisher=FindArmenia.com|accessdate=11 September 2013}} {{Commons category|Azat River}}{{coord|40|9|32|N|44|47|48|E|source:itwiki_region:AM|display=title}}{{Rivers of Armenia}}{{Armenia-river-stub}} 1 : Rivers of Armenia |
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