Lake Sevan is the largest body of water in both Armenia and the Caucasus region.
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10 Facts About Lake Sevan
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Lake Sevan was heavily exploited for irrigation of the Ararat plain and hydroelectric power generation during the Soviet period.
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Scholars believe that Sevan originated from the Urartian word sn(i)a, usually translated as "lake".
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Lake Sevan is considered the "jewel" of Armenia and is "recognized as a national treasure" in the country.
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The 2001 Law on Lake Sevan defines the lake as "a strategic ecosystem valuable for its environmental, economical, social, scientific, cultural, aesthetic, medical, climatic, recreational, and spiritual value.
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Lake Sevan was recognized as being a major potential water resource in the 19th century.
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The tunnel was completed in 1949 and thereafter the Lake Sevan's level began to drop significantly, at a rate over 1 metre per year.
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Lake Sevan's beaches provide a unique experience within the landlocked country for Armenians.
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Armenian government pledged to "reduce the growing commercialization of rest at Lake Sevan that makes it unaffordable for most citizens struggling to find other beach options during hot Armenian summers.
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Environmental Impact Monitoring Center, an agency of the Armenian Ministry of Nature Protection, reported in 2012 that the average annual concentration of vanadium in the samples taken from Lake Sevan exceeded the maximum permissible concentration (MPC) by 6.
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