Claim: Vardenis is a 10 km² town and urban municipal community in the southeastern part of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia that is rich with metal and non-metal resources like, limestone, marble, copper and platinum and has a total population of 12,685 as of 2011.
Evidence: 10 km (4 sq mi) Vardenis (Armenian: Վարդենիս) is a town and urban municipal community at the southeastern part of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia. The area of Vardenis is rich with metal and non-metal resources. Mineral Resource Limestone Marble Copper Platinum 12,685