Nor Artagers Նոր Արտագերս | |
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Coordinates: 40°04′N44°00′E / 40.067°N 44.000°E | |
Country | Armenia |
Marz (Province) | Armavir |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 1,224 [1] |
Time zone | UTC+4 ( ) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+5 ( ) |
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