Time Zone |
Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
America/St_Vincent |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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.
Arnos Vale is located on the southeast coast of St. Vincent, the main island of the Caribbean island nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, about 5 kilometers from the capital city of Kingstown. The area is famous for the Arnos Vale Stadium, the country's premier cricket venue, which hosted the 2007 Cricket World Cup. Surrounded by lush tropical hills, the Valley is characterized by a combination of coastal plains and hilly terrain.
As an important area of the island of St. Vincent, the Arnos Valley enjoys a typical tropical maritime climate, which is warm and humid throughout the year. It has a small number of settlements, sports facilities and tourist services, and is not a major town, but is recognized regionally for its international sporting events. Its proximity to the E.T. Joshua Airport (now Argyle International Airport) makes it easily accessible and makes it one of the transit stops for tourists traveling to the Grenadines.
The development of Arnos Vale has concentrated on the area of sports tourism and is surrounded by basic accommodation and food and beverage services. The area demonstrates St. Vincent and the Grenadines' combination of natural beauty and sporting culture and is one of the representative areas to observe the development patterns of the country's small island communities.