Aras Geopark
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LocationJolfa County, East Azerbaijan province, Iran
NearestcityJolfa, Iran
Coordinates38°59′N 45°28′E / 38.98°N 45.47°E
| Aras Geopark | |
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| Aras UNESCO Global Geopark | |
 Aras Geopark, badlands | |
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| Location | Jolfa County, East Azerbaijan province, Iran |
| Nearest city | Jolfa, Iran |
| Coordinates | 38°59′N 45°28′E / 38.98°N 45.47°E |
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The Aras Geopark is a UNESCO Global Geopark in the northwest of Iran. Awarded UNESCO geopark status in 2023, it covers an area of 1,670 square kilometres (640 sq mi). Geopark status was granted on the grounds that it traces of the Permian–Triassic extinction event that occurred 252 million years ago.[1]
The mountainous nature of the Geopark features many notable geological structures, such as badlands, sandstone, granitic and volcanic rocks, as well as a rich wildlife variety. The park is home to several remarkable cultural treasures.[2]
The Geopark is located in the north of East Azarbaijan province covering the entire Jolfa County territory. The Aras River forms its northern boundary.[3]
