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___ ArmeniaDestination Armenia, this page is about many aspects of this Caucasian country. 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.
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Republic of Armenia | Hayastan |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Armenia 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) border countries: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Turkey 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: Sat-Nov-7 23:45 Daylight Saving Time (DST) 27 March - 30 October 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) Independence: 1918; First Armenian Republic (from Turkey, the then declining Ottoman Empire). 21 September 1991 (from Soviet Union). Geography: Location: Asia, in the southern Caucasus. Total area: 29 800 square kilometers (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: between 3.0 - 3.8 million 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: Belgium 18.2%, UK 16.8%, Israel 15.7%, Russia 12.1%, Iran 7.9%, USA 6.3%, Germany 5% (2003) Imports partners: Belgium 11.6%, Russia 11.6%, Israel 11.3%, USA 9.5%, Iran 8.8%, Germany 6.7%, UAE 5.4%, Italy 4.7%, Ukraine 4.6% (2003) Currency: Dram (AMD) (Source: Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and others.) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of ArmeniaAdministration of the President of the Republic of ArmeniaOfficial 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 Parliament of Armenia online. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Official site of Armenia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provides information on Armenia and its foreign relations. Armenia Development Gateway (AmDG) AmDG is Armenia's E-Government portal, promoting the use of the Internet and other information communications technologies to facilitate nation's access to development oriented knowledge and information/services. 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 the Republic of Armenia Embassy of Armenia in the US. Statistics Armstat National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia. Armenia Maps Map of Armenia Political map of Armenia (2002). Tourism Map of Armenia Clickable Tourism Map of Armenia by Cilicia.  Google
Earth ArmeniaZoomable satellite view of Armenia. Google
Earth YerevanZoomable satellite view of Armenia's capital city. Caucasus and Central Asia Map Map of Central Asia and the Caucasus region. Map of Western AsiaMap of Western Asia and the Middle East region. |
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Armenian NewsARKA News AgencyARKA News Agency provides financial, economic and political information. Armenpress Armenian News Agency. AZG News from AZG an Armenian daily. |
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Arts & Culturenarek.comArmenian books, music, videos and art |
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Business & EconomyCentral Bank of ArmeniaOfficial 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. |
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Destination Armenia - Country GuidesArmenia InformationArmenia 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. Hotels NEW Hotels in Armenia Find a Hotel in Armenia. |
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EducationAmerican University of ArmeniaThe 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 © Photo: Z. Khachikyan |
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EnvironmentClimate Change Information Center of ArmeniaInformation site on Climate Change and Environmental Projects of Armenia. |
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HistoryArmenia's HistoryPage about Armenia's rich history by the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. History of Armenia Brief overview about the history of Armenia. |
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Issues ArmeniaNagorno 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. Oneworld Multimedia Photojournalism from Armenia, Karabagh and the Caucasus; Onnik Krikorian, journalist and photographer from the UK, now living and working in the Republic of Armenia. |
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SearchArmenian WebsDirectory of Armenian Websites by Armenia Development Gateway. Cilicia.com Armenia info and links. Circle.am Armenian portal and internet directory with a rating sytem of Armenian web resources. Hayastan.com An Armenian portal and internet directory. Newsgroup of Armenia alt.culture.armenian Additional Information on ArmeniaBBC News Country Profile: ArmeniaGovernments on the WWW: Armenia Open Directory Project: Armenia REENIC: Russian and East European Network Information Center: Armenia Wikipedia: Armenia The World Factbook -- Armenia |
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