Hrazdan River

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The Hrazdan from below Proshian
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The Hrazdan from below Proshian

The Hrazdan (Armenian: Հրազդան) is the major river of Armenia. It flows north to south, starting just south of Vanadzor and joining the Araks river along the border with Turkey. The Hrazdan flows through Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. A Hydro-electric plant is located on the Hrazdan river. Hrazdan river is one Armenia's most important rivers because fishing and Hydro-electric plants are located along the banks of the river.