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America/Los_Angeles |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-7 |
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Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Federal Way is a city in King County, Washington, United States, located on the southeastern shore of Puget Sound, part of the Seattle metropolitan area, and about 40 kilometers from downtown Seattle. Known as the "Garden City", the city is home to the 230-acre Washington State Arboretum, an important botanical research site in the North Pacific region with thousands of species of plants from around the world, and the Federal Way Wildlife Park, which provides a habitat for native species. Commercially, Seaport Mall is the regional retail core. As a hub between Seattle and Tacoma, Federal Way has a population of approximately 98,000 (2020 data), and its diverse community culture and easy access to transportation make it an important city for both livability and business.
Sevan is a small town in the Armenian province of Gegharkunik, located in the eastern part of the country on the shores of Lake Sevan, about 66 kilometers from the capital city of Yerevan. The town is famous for its eponymous alpine lake, Lake Sevan, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Eurasia, at an altitude of about 1,900 meters above sea level, which is known as the "Pearl of Armenia".
Lake Sevan is surrounded by magnificent landscapes and crystal clear waters, making it an important tourist and recreational destination in Armenia. The town boasts historical monuments such as the Sevan Monastery, a 9th-century monastery situated on a peninsula overlooking the lake, which attracts many tourists and pilgrims. The local economy is based on fishing, tourism and agriculture, and the climate is cool enough for summer vacations.
With a population of around 20,000, the town of Sevan retains its traditional Armenian culture, while the infrastructure is constantly being improved to provide accommodation and catering services. It is an ideal starting point for exploring the nature and history of the Caucasus and is easily accessible for short trips.