Voghji (river)
Voghji | |
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Voghji river in Kapan | |
Voghdji river and its basin (dark green) within Armenia | |
Country | |
Basin | |
Main source |
Mount Kaputjugh 39°09′22″N 46°01′01″E / 39.1560878°N 46.0170085°E |
River mouth |
Aras (river) 39°01′53″N 46°45′23″E / 39.0314526°N 46.7562675°ECoordinates: 39°01′53″N 46°45′23″E / 39.0314526°N 46.7562675°E |
Physical characteristics | |
Length | 82 km |
Voghji (Armenian: Ողջի) is a river on the south slopes of the Lesser Caucasus range, and is a left tributary of Araks. It flows through the territory of Armenia and Azerbaijan.
In its upper reaches it has formed a deep canyon which, near the city of Kapan, turns into a wide valley. It is fed by a range of sources.
Along the coasts lie the cities of Kajaran and Kapan.
On the river there are Kapans and Voghji hydro-electric power stations.
See also
- Rivers and lakes in Armenia
- Rivers and lakes in Azerbaijan
- Geography of Armenia
- Geography of Azerbaijan
References
- "Geographic Characteristic of the Republic of Armenia" (PDF). Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- Our Waters: Joining Hands Across Borders - First Assessment of Transboundary Rivers, Lakes and Groundwater. 2007. p. 109. ISBN 978-9211169720.
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