Iran-Aras unesco global Geopark

An interior view of the historic St. Stephanus church, close to the Aras River which forms part of the border within the Aras UNESCO Global Geopark which is located in northeastern Azerbaijan province in Iran's northeast region, June 21, 2023. Iran celebrated the recent designation of Aras as the country's third UNESCO Global Geopark. Aras UNESCO Global Geopark is located in the northwest of Iran and covers an area of approximately 2,400 square kilometers. The geopark is named after the Aras River, which forms the northern boundary of the park and serves as the dividing line between Iran, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.