Kotayk Province
Kotayk (Armenian: Կոտայք, Armenian pronunciation: [kɔˈtɑjkʰ] ⓘ), is a province (marz) of Armenia. It is located at the central part of the country. Its capital is Hrazdan and the largest city is Abovyan. It is named after the Kotayk canton of the historic Ayrarat province of Ancient Armenia.
Kotayk
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From the top, Garni Temple, Garni Gorge, Arzakan-Meghradzor Sanctuary, Saint John the Baptist Church in Abovyan, Rock Formation Kotayk Province administration in Hrazdan | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Kotayk within Armenia | |
| Coordinates: 40°25′N 44°45′E | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Capital Largest city | Hrazdan Abovyan |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Aharon Sahakyan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,086 km2 (805 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 8th |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 254,397 |
| • Estimate (1 January 2019) | 251,600 |
| • Rank | 4th |
| Time zone | AMT (UTC+04) |
| Postal code | 2201–2506 |
| ISO 3166 code | AM.KT |
| FIPS 10-4 | AM05 |
| HDI (2017) | 0.759 high · 2nd |
| Website | Official website |
Kotayk is bordered by Lori Province from the northwest, Tavush Province from the north, Gegharkunik Province from the north, Aragatsotn Province from the southwest, and Ararat Province from the southwest and the capital Yerevan from the west. Kotayk is the only province in Armenia that has no borders with foreign countries.
The province is home to many ancient landmarks and tourist attractions in Armenia including the 1st-century Temple of Garni, the medieval Bjni Fortress, 11th-century Kecharis Monastery and the 13th-century monastery of Geghard. Kotayk is also home to the popular winter sports resort and the spa-town of Tsaghkadzor and the mountain resort of Aghveran.