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/Hebron |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
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.
Tubas is a city in the West Bank region of Palestine, part of the Tubas Governorate, and the capital of the governorate, located in the western part of the Jordan Valley, about 180 kilometers south of Amman, Jordan. The city has a long history, dating back to the ancient Canaanite period, and has historically served as an important link between the interior of Palestine and the Jordanian region. The area around Tubas is predominantly agricultural, with its inhabitants relying on the cultivation of olives, wheat, vegetables, and livestock for their livelihoods, and has extensive farmland and pasture. Although small, the city maintains a traditional community culture with a local market, schools and basic public services. As the administrative center of the Tubas Governorate, it plays an important role in the agricultural development and livelihoods of the surrounding area, and is a town with a regional identity in the northern interior of Palestine.