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Syunik is a province located in southern Armenia that borders Azerbaijan and Iran. It is significant as a strategically important region connecting Armenia to Iran and has been a focus of geopolitical attention, particularly following recent conflicts in the South Caucasus.
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Syunik (Armenian: Սյունիք, pronounced [sjuˈnikʰ] ) is the southernmost province of Armenia. It is bordered by the Vayots Dzor Province to the north, Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic exclave to the west, Azerbaijan to the east, and Iran to the south. Its capital and largest city is the town of Kapan. The Statistical Committee of Armenia reported its population was 114,488 in the 2022 census, down from 141,771 at the 2011 census and 152,684 at the 2001 census.
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