Malishka (Armenian: Մալիշկա) is a village and rural municipal community of the Vayots Dzor Province in southern Armenia. Malishka is one of the largest villages in Armenia in terms of population and area.
Malishka
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Village Rural Community | |
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Coordinates: 39°44′13″N 45°23′15″E | |
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Province | Vayots Dzor |
Municipality | Malishka |
Area | |
• Total | 86 km2 (33 sq mi) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 4,460 |
Time zone | UTC+4 (AMT) |
Malishka at GEOnet Names Server |
Almost all of the population lives by subsistence farming. The only other places of employment in the village are the two village schools, the two kindergartens, or one of the many "khanuts" (shops).
Peace Corps volunteers have been active in Malishka,[2] having taught English and holding after-school English clubs at Malishka Secondary School no. 1.
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Yerevan | Yerevan |
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