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Mount Aragats, Armenia

Mount Aragats, the isolated four-peaked volcano massif is the highest point of the Lesser Caucasus and Armenia.
Image: Alexander Mkhitaryan

Flag of Armenia

Location map of Armenia. Where in the world is Armenia?

Location map of Armenia

Destination Armenia, this page is about the landlocked country on the crossroad between Europe and Asia. The former Soviet republic is situated in southeastern Europe/western Asia, east of Turkey, north of Iran and south of the mountainous Caucasus region (Transcaucasia). It is also bordered by Azerbaijan and Georgia.

With an area of 29,743 km² Armenia is just slightly smaller than Belgium, or slightly smaller than the U.S. state of Maryland.

Armenia has a population of just 3 million people (in 2015). Capital and largest city is Yerevan.

Here you will find comprehensive information about Armenia in its diversity: geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and history.
You will have access to newspapers from Armenia and you will find travel and tourism information.

Republic of Armenia | Hayastan

Country Profile

Background:
Armenia, situated along the route of the Great Silk Road, is a landlocked country of rugged mountains and extinct volcanoes, located in the southern Caucasus, between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.
It is the smallest of the former Soviet republics, bounded by Georgia on the north, Azerbaijan on the east, Iran on the south, and Turkey on the west.

History
Armenia was a regional empire with a rich culture in the years leading up to the 1st Century CE, at one period controlling all the land between the Black and Caspian Seas.
In 301, Armenia was the first state to formally adopt Christianity as its official state religion, twelve years before Rome. It also changed between various dynasties. But after Parthian (Iranian), Roman, Arab, Mongol and Persian occupation, Armenia had been substantially weakened. In 1454, the Ottoman Empire and Safavid Persia divided Armenia among themselves.
(Source: Wikipedia)

Tourist Destination Armenia
Numerous monuments and masterpieces of the Ancient era and Middle Ages can be found throughout the country. Tourism in Armenia is rooted in the country's historical landmarks and natural attractions such as the water resorts of Lake Sevan, the hot springs of Arzni and Jermuk, the forests of Dilijan, Aghveran, Tsaghkadzor, Bjurakan and Gugark, and the mountainous natural caves and cliffs of the Southeast region. The 5165 meter Mount Ararat, geographically located in Turkey, is a national symbol of Armenia and is visible from much of the Southwest region. (Source: MOFA Armenia)

related countries: Russia

Official Name:
Hayastani Hanrapetut'yun
short form: Hayastan
int'l long form: Republic of Armenia
int'l short form: Armenia

ISO Country Code: am

Time:
Local Time = UTC +4h
Actual Time: Fri-June-2 14:19
Daylight Saving Time (DST+5h) 28 March - 31 October

Country Calling Code: +374

Capital City: Yerevan (pop. 1.2 million)

Other Cities:
Gyumri (pop. 121 000), Vanadzor (pop. 74 000) and Abovian (pop. 54 000),
Echmiadzin (seat of the patriarchate of the Armenian Apostolic Church).

Government:
Type: Republic with a presidential governing system.
Head of state: President
Constitution: Approved in 1995 referendum. (Text of the Constitution in PDF format)
Independence: (from Turkey, the then declining Ottoman Empire) 1918; First Armenian Republic .
21 September 1991 (from the Soviet Union).

Geography:
Location: Asia, in the southern Caucasus.
Total area: 29,800 km² (11,490 square miles)
Terrain: Rugged mountains and extinct volcanoes, one-third of the country is pastureland, forest and woodland cover 12 percent.

Climate:
Continetal, with lower temperatures and more precipitation in higher elevations. In central plateau temperature varies widely with cold winters and hot summers.

People:
Nationality: Armenian(s).
Population: 3.0 million (2015)
Ethnic groups: Armenian 98%; Yezidi 1.2%; Russian, Greek, and other 0.8%.
Religion: Armenian Apostolic Church (more than 90% nominally affiliated).
Languages: Armenian (Hayeren) 96%, Russian, other.
Literacy: 99%.

Natural resources: Small deposits of gold, copper, molybdenum, zinc, alumina.

Agriculture products: Fruit (especially grapes), vegetables; livestock.

Industries: Diamond-processing, metal-cutting machine tools, forging-pressing machines, electric motors, tires, knitted wear, hosiery, shoes, silk fabric, chemicals, trucks, instruments, microelectronics, jewelry manufacturing, software development, food processing, brandy.

Exports - partners: Russia 15.2%, China 11.1%, Germany 9.8%, Iraq 8.8%, Georgia 7.8%, Canada 7.6%, Bulgaria 5.3%, Iran 5.3% (2015)

Imports - partners: Russia 29.1%, China 9.7%, Germany 6.2%, Iran 6.1%, Italy 4.6%, Turkey 4.2% (2015)

Currency: Dram (AMD)

(Source: Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and others.)

Armenia in Figures
Armenia key statistical data.

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Official Sites of Armenia

Armenia is a republic with a semi-presidential governing system. Head of state is the President. The president appoints the prime minister, who appoints the members of government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the unicameral National Assembly (parliament).
According to Freedom House

and other sources, corruption, constitutional reform, and a troubled geopolitical environment continued to present challenges to Armenia.
In Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index 2015

where the least corrupt country ranks #1, Armenia is ranked #95 (out of 168) together with Mali, Mexico, and the Philippines.

Administration of the President of the Republic of Armenia
Official site of the President, head of state of Armenia.

Government of Republic of Armenia
Official Government website of the Republic of Armenia.

Parliament of Armenia
The National Assembly of Armenia online.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Official site of Armenia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provides information on Armenia and its foreign relations.

Permanent Mission of the Rep. of Armenia to the UN: The Mission
The Armenian Mission to the United Nations official website provides statements and other information that is relevant to Armenia's work at the United Nations.
Embassy of Armenia to the United States of America
Embassy of Armenia in the US.
Diplomatic Missions of Armenia
List of Diplomatic Missions by country.

Statistics
Armstat
National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia.

Armenia Maps

Map of Armenia
Political map of Armenia.

Google Earth Armenia
Searchable map and satellite view of Armenia.

Google Earth Yerevan
Searchable map and satellite view of Armenia's capital city.

Caucasus and Central Asia Map
Map of Central Asia and the Caucasus region.

Map of Western Asia
Map of Western Asia and the Middle East region.

Map of Asia
Reference Map of Asia.

Sevanavank, Lake Sevan, Armenia

Sevanavank, Lake Sevan, Armenia

Sevanavank (monastry), located on the northwestern shore of Lake Sevan.
Image: debs-eye


Armenian News ARKA News Agency ARKA News Agency provides financial, economic and political information. Armenpress Armenian News Agency. AZG News from AZG an Armenian daily. TV Public TV Company of Armenia State run TV station. Armenia TV Private nationwide TV station.	Bookmark/share this page


Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture The High-End-Segement of Armenian culture; books, music, videos and art.


Business & Economy Central Bank of Armenia Official website of the bank which is based in Yerevan. Armenian Brands Yerevan Brandy Company A real Armenian brandy, founded in 1887, today with some support of Pernod Ricard.

Travel and Tour Consumer Information

Destination Armenia - Country Guides

Armenia Information
Armenia travel and tourism information by the Armenian Tourism Development Agency.

Travel to Armenia
Short overview of tourist attractions in Armenia by the Armenian US Embassy.
ArmeniaGuide.com
Tourguide to Armenia.
Armenian Tourist Attractions
A guide to Armenian Tourist Attractions by Cilicia, the largest Armenian Tourism and Travel web site.
armenians.com
Armenia: One Nation, One Struggle.
Ecotourism Armenia
Informational site about Ecotourism in Armenia.by the Armenian Ecotourism. Association.
TourArmenia
Comprehensive travel and tourism guide to and about Armenia.

Education

American University of Armenia
The American University of Armenia (AUA) offers Master's level graduate programs.

Yerevan State University (YSU)
Official site of the formerly State University of Armenia, the most important institution of higer education in Armenia.

National Academy of Sciences of Armenia
Official site of the academy which is part of the Academical Scientific Network of Armenia.

State-University

State University
Photo: Z. Khachikyan


Environment & Nature Climate Change Information Center of Armenia Information site on Climate Change and Environmental Projects of Armenia.


History Armenia's History Page about Armenia's rich history by the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. History of Armenia Brief overview about the history of Armenia.

Issues Armenia

Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh)
The autonomous region Nagorno-Karabakh, formally part of Azerbaijan, is predominantly Armenian populated and effectively under Armenian control. The local Armenian separatists declared independence from Azerbaijan on 10 December 1991 and established Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR). The NKR's sovereign status is not recognized by any country in the world. (Source: Wikipedia)

MFA of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic
The official site of the NKR Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
ArmeniaNow
With news related to Nagorno-Karabakh region and Armenia.

Spectrum
Center for Strategic Analysis with the main objectives of examination and analysis of the processes promoting the sustainable political and socioeconomic development of the Republic of Armenia and the region of the South Caucasus as a whole.

Onnik Krikorian
Photojournalism from Armenia, Karabagh and the Caucasus; Onnik Krikorian is a journalist and photographer from the UK, now living and working in the Republic of Armenia.

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Hayastan.com
An Armenian portal and internet directory.

Open Directory Project: Armenia

Sources and additional Information on Armenia

Armeniapedia - online Armenia Encyclopedia

BBC Country Profile: Armenia

Freedom House: Armenia

globalEDGE: Armenia

Wikipedia: Armenia

The World Factbook -- Armenia

Other countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia:
Azerbaijan | Georgia | Kazakhstan | Kyrgyzstan | Tajikistan | Turkmenistan | Uzbekistan