Berd


Berd, is a town and urban municipal community in the Tavush Province of Armenia. Formerly known as Berdagyugh, Gamma, Tavuzghala, Tauzkend, Tovuz, Volorut, Shlorut, and Ghalakyand, it is to the left of the Tavush river, from Yerevan, surrounded by low mountains.
Near the city are the ruins of the Tavush fortress and the Nor Varagavank and Khoranashat monasteries. Other monasteries nearby include Shkhmuradi, Srveghi, and Kaptavank.

Etymology

Berd means "fortress" in Armenian.

History

Historically, the area of modern-day Berd was part of the Tuchkatak canton of Utik, the 12th province of Greater Armenia.

Geography

Demographics

As of the 2011 census, the population of the town is 7,957.
The population are mainly Armenians. However the town is home to around 200 Udis, who also belong to the Armenian Apostolic Church.

Culture

Transportation

Economy

Berd and the surrounding areas are a major centre for agricultural products in Armenia. Fruits, tobacco and other types are produced in the surrounding farms. Other notable industries of Berd include wine-making, bee-keeping and granary.

Education

Sport

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