Zangezur Mountains

The Zangezur Mountains (; ) comprise a mountain range that defines the border between Armenia's southern provinces of Syunik, Vayots Dzor and Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan. The Zangezur region is internationally recognized as being the second-largest tract of forests in Armenia, which are located in the Zangezur Mountains where they cover more than 20% of the territory of Armenian Syunik province and reach an elevation of 2,200-2,400 m (4,000 feet).
Conservation.
Part of the Zangezur Mountains in Armenia is included in the Arevik National Park. There are also three Prime Butterfly Areas (PBA) designated and one proposed at the eastern slopes of the Zangezur Mountains. In the Nakhchivan exclave of Azerbaijan, the mountains are included within the Zangezur National Park, located in the north of Ordubad District.