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 |
Asia/Qyzylorda |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+5 |
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.
Taraz is the capital of the Jambul Oblast of Kazakhstan, located in the south of the country on the banks of the Taras River, near the border with Kyrgyzstan. The city has a long history, dating back more than 2,000 years to the days of the ancient Silk Road, and was once known as "Taraz", an important trade and cultural center in Central Asia.
The economy of modern Taraz, with a population of about 350,000, is based on light industry, agriculture and food processing, producing machinery and equipment, construction materials and textiles. The city retains a number of historical monuments, such as the Mausoleum of Karakhan and the Mausoleum of Aisha-Bibi, which exhibit 11th- and 12th-century Islamic architecture and are listed on the UNESCO Tentative List.
With its continental climate, hot and dry summers and cold winters, Taraz is an important destination for exploring Kazakhstan's history and Silk Road heritage.