Natural lakes
The Hrazdan is a major river and the second largest in Armenia.
It originates at the northwest extremity of Lake Sevan and flows south through the Kotayk Province and Armenias capital, Yerevan; the lake in turn is fed by several streams.
In the Ararat plain it joins the Aras river along the border with Turkey. Its waters join the Kura river, before flowing into the Caspian Sea.
A series of hydro-electric plants have been constructed on the river. Its waters are in demand to irrigate crops.
