Botanical, Geographic & Scientific Travellers
Botanical, Geographic & scientific Travel
Botanical tourists in Armenia run the gamut interests from amateur flower lovers and birders to students and scientists on field trips into the diverse geography and ecology of the country. And Armenia has a wide variety of options for all levels of interest. Research trips can cover a broad range of studies in natural sciences (geography, botany, zoology), physics (physics, astrophysics) and sociology (history, ethnography, archeology, linguistics, armeniology, art).
Birding and Flower Tours have already put Armenia on the map, with birders and botanical tourists coming from around the world. They come to track, film and marvel at some of the 3500 species of flowers and 349 species of birds that inhabit the country.
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Geography
Trekkers and Mountain Climbers can explore over 300 mountains in 34 ranges, 85 of which are over a mile high. Mountain climbing can be a thrilling experience in Armenia, passing through several climatic zones and terrains; with gorgeous vistas of the surrounding mountains and countries from the highest peaks.
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For avid spelunkers, the most spectacular images in Armenia are underground, and with more than 10,000 caves throughout the country, Armenia aims to please the subterranean explorer.
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There are hundreds of mineral springs (both cold and hot) to delight taste buds and soothe tired bodies. There is even a hot spring at the top of a mountain; inside a dormant volcano.
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Other travelers can hike, bike, climb, glide, swim, boat and horseback ride their way across the country, exploring remote regions where one feels alone in the world, or village-hopping, savoring the delights of home living.
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Physics, Astrophysics
The Physics Institute welcomes collaboration with physicists form abroad, and it is possible to arrange research and study trips through their department in the National Academy of Science. The Biurakan Astrophysical Observatory is the home to a number of astrophysicists and astronomers engaged in ongoing research with colleagues from abroad. They also welcome collaboration and study visits.
Social Studies
Social Study travel includes research and expert-led tours focusing on Armenian History, Ethnography, Archeology, Linguistics, Armeniology and Art. Researchers welcome collaboration and the opportunity to share their research with fellow researchers, teachers, students and genuinely interested visitors.
Research Trips
The National Academy of Science has links to all scientific research departments in the country. Other links are at universities and institutes. See resources.
Resources
National Academy of Sciences (Institute of Arts) (http://www.sci.am/)
Yerevan State University (http://www.ysu.am/)
American University of Armenia (http://www.aua.am)
State Engineering University of Armenia (http://www.seua.am/eng/index.html)
Yerevan Physics Institute (http://www.yerphi.am/)
Research organizations (http://www.sci.am/resorgs.php?langid=1)
Center for Ecological Noosphere Studies
Institute of Botany
Institute of Zoology
Institute of Geological Sciences
Biurakan Astrophysical Observatory
Institute for Physical Research
Institute of History
Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography
Institute of Oriental Studies
H. Atcharian Institute of Language
Institute of Art
Museum-Institute of Genocide
Shirak Armenology Research Center
Birds of Armenia (http://web.aua.am/boa/local/)
Flowers of Armenia (http://www.flowersofarmenia.com/)
