Armenia Sees Over 2 Lakh Visitors In July; 6 Must-Visit Places In The Country

237,603 Tourists In July

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Indians In Armenia

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1. Yerevan

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2. Tatev Monastery

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3. Lake Sevan

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4. Garni Temple

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5. Noravank Monastery

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6. Dilijan National Park

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