Shirak Plain

Shirak plan stretches from the left bank of Akhurian River at the west, towards the Pambak Mountains at the east.

Akhurian river separates the Shirak plain from the Kars volcanic plateau at the west, which is located at the right bank of the river in modern-day Turkey.

The elevation of the plain ranges between 1400 and 1900 meters above sea level.

Gyumri, Artik, Maralik and Talin are the main urban settlements within the Shirak Plain.

This article about a location in Shirak Province, Armenia is a stub.

Shirak Plain with Mount Aragats in the background (from north to south)