Armenia - General Information
Official name: Republic of Armenia (Armenian - Hayastan)
Government: Presidential Republic
Head of State:The President
Territory: 29.8 thousand sq km
Borders: Georgia - 164 km ; Azerbaijan - 566 km ; Nagorno Karabakh - 221 km ; Iran - 35 km ; Turkey - 268 km
Population: Over 3 million
Capital: Yerevan
Religion: The majority of believers (94 %) are of Armenian Apostolic Church.
State Language: Armenian
Administrative Division:
10 regions (marzes) - Aragatsotn, Ararat, Armavir, Gegharkunik,Kotayk, Lori, Shirak, Syunik, Vayots Dzor, Tavush. The capital city,Yerevan, is a separate administrative unit.
Major Cities: Yerevan, Gyumri, Vanadzor, Kapan, Armavir, Gavar, Echmiadzin, Ijevan, Razdan.
National Currency: Dram. More about Armenian currency...
National Motto
“One nation, one culture”.
National Symbols: Armenian Flag, Armenian Emblem |
