1.9%permanent pastures: 4.2%forest (2018): 11.2%other: 31.2% (2011) Irrigated land: 2.084 km2 (2018) Total renewable water resources: 7.77 m³ (2011) Armenia is considered to be a big water “supplier” in the Caspian basin; as a result, the country lacks water, especially in summer when the rate of evaporation exceeds the amount of precipitation. That is the main reason why since ancient times inhabitants have built water reservoirs and irrigation canals in the area. Lake Sevan contains the largest amount of water in the country. Freshwater withdrawal (domestic/industrial/agricultural):total: 2.86 km³/yr (40%/6%/54%)per capita: 929.7 m³/yr (2010) See also Atlas of Armenia Biogeographic regions of Europe Geography of Asia Geography of Europe Geology of Armenia References Armenia