Facts About Armenia
Armenia is a landlocked country with approximately 2.96 million people. It is located in the Armenian Highlands of Western Asia. Armenia has a mountainous terrain thus the country is very much rich in a variety of metals, especially silver and copper. It is such a beautiful country with ancient roots. Furthermore, with a history of over 3,000 years, it is one of the first countries to have been officially Christian. In this article, we will discuss more facts about Armenia.
Armenia Quick Facts
The official name of Armenia: The Republic of Armenia
Area: 29,743 square km
Population(2021): 2.96 million
Population density: 101.5 per km Sq
GDP (PPP)(2018): $32.893 Billion
GDP Per Capita: $10,995
Continent: Asia
Capital: Yerevan
Language: Russians, Armenian,
Official Languages: Armenian
Largest by area: 138th largest country
Religion: Christianity (Armenian Apostolic Church), Muslims, and atheists.
Government: Unitary parliamentary republic
Currency: Dram (AMD)
Time Zone: UTC+4 (AMT)
29 amazing Facts about Armenian
1. Landlocked country
Armenia is a landlocked country in the south Caucasus. The country lies between the Caspian and Black Seas. The land is mostly mountains, with few forests and fast-flowing rivers. Similarly, in Armenia, there is hot summer and cold winter.
2. The capital of Armenia is the oldest continuously inhabited city
Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. Yerevan was founded in 782 BC, just 29 years before Rome. Similarly, the capital city of Armenia is also known as the Pink City because of the colour of the stone used in many of its buildings. It is a very developed city with skyscrapers, bright lights, and a world-class airport.
3. Armenia bordered with
The country touches the border of Georgia, Azerbaijan, Iran, and Turkey. Similarly, the north and east by Georgia and Azerbaijan, and the south and west by Iran and Turkey.
4. Armenia's borders are locked with two border countries
Today, Armenia's borders are locked with Azerbaijan and Turkey due to conflicts. In 1992, Armenia and Azerbaijan had a war for the land of Nagorno- Karabakh, and in 1994 they stopped their fighting. Armenia has had control over the land of Nagorno- Karabakh. But still, both countries become enemies of each other.
5. Provinces of Armenia
There are 10 provinces in Armenia. As of 2007, Armenia has 915 communities and 49 urban city areas, and 866 rural areas. The top 10 largest cities of Armenia are Yerevan (also the capital city of the Nation), Vanadzor, Artashat, Gavar, Kapan, Gyumri, Vagharshapat, Hrazdan, Armavir, and Abovyan.
6. Chess game highly popular game
The chess game is highly popular among the Armenian people. Similarly, chess is a compulsory subject in schools in Armenia. The kids have to study and practice the chess game and it develops skills at a very young age. Also, the chess game help to complement their performance in other subjects and build the confidence of kids to think differently.
7. Country highly environment friendly
In Armenia, most cars run on methane gas. Only a few of the cars run on petroleum. Most households use solar energy for electricity purposes. Thus, Armenia is one of the environment-friendly countries.
8. Independent in 1991
Armenia become independent from the Soviet Union in 1991.
9. Armenian Flatbread list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Lavash (Armenian flatbread) is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2014. Furthermore, Lavash is one of the most popular and the most widespread types of bread in Azerbaijan, Turkey, Iran, and Armenia.
Armenia is the country where you found some nice juicy flatbread. And every Armenian has rarely eaten their dinner without this flatbread.
10. The second-largest lake in the world
Lake Sevan which is in Armenia become the second-largest lake in the world relative to its altitude. It is at 1,900 meters (6234 ft) above sea level. Tilicho lake of Nepal is on the first list in the world that is at a high altitude.
11. Armenia is the home of birds
More than 345 bird species reside in Armenia. It is the country of a bird's haven. One of the famous bird species White stork migrates from Africa to Armenia every single year before the winter and then they return when it's springtime.
12. Christianity was the first state religion
In 301 AD, Armenia was the first nation in the world to adopt Christianity as its national religion. Just 2 years before San Marino was founded by a Christian saint trying to escape persecution. Before 301 AD, Armenian polytheism is their main religion.
Furthermore, one of the oldest churches in the world Echmiadzin Cathedral was built in Armenia. It was built in the 4th century. The first Catholicos Gregory the Illuminator can be the protector of the Echmiadzin Cathedral.
13. World's first textbook of Arithmetic
The world's first textbook of Arithmetic problems was created by an Armenian mathematician David the Invincible in the 5th-6th century. Armenia is a country for new inventions.
14. More than a million Armenian die due to genocide
In 1915, Armenia suffered a genocide that resulted in the deaths of more than a million Armenians. Thus, after that incident, many Armenians left their home country and were settle outside Armenia. This is the main reason that most Armenians currently live outside of Armenia. More than 8 million Armenian live outside the country.
15. Armenia's size has changed many time
Today, Armenia is very smaller than it was once. Throughout history, the size of Armenia has changed many times. In 80 BC, the kingdom of Armenia covered many countries of today Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Azerbaijan, and Armenia also.
16. Best and oldest wines
Armenia is a country that produces some of the best and oldest wines in the world. Furthermore, Armenia has the oldest winery in the world. It is found in the village of Irini located on the banks of the river Arpa that flows through Armenia and Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan exclave. The wine is produced in Armenia over 6000 years ago.
Similarly, Apricots are a special type of fruit in Armenia which is also used for making wine. Armenians love the Apricots wine very much and this wine is found all over Armenia.
17. World oldest shoes found in Armenia
The world's oldest shoe is seen in Armenia in September 2008. The shoes aged over 5500. The footwear is found together with a depth of 45 centimetres and a diameter of 44 centimetres.
18. World's longest double track cable car
In Armenia, you can find the world's longest double-track non-stop cable car. The distance covered by cable cars is 5,752 meters. This cable car connects the village of Halidzor with the Tatev monastery in Armenia. It is the longest reversible aerial tramway built in only one section. Furthermore, from the cable car, you have a great view of the Vorotan river gorge.
19. Member of the Soviet Union
From 1920 to 1991, Armenia was a member of the Soviet Union. And after 1991 it declared itself an independent nation.
20. Mount Ararat once Armenia
Once upon a time, Mount Ararat is the highest mountain in Armenia. Similarly, it is the highest mountain in the region. It is now lying in Turkey and from this mountain, you can see Armenia. The Armenians see it as a symbol of their land. Thus, the mountain is present in the Armenian national emblem today.
22. Climate of Armenia
Armenia occurs in the middle latitudes. It has a significant annual variation in temperature. The climate of Armenia is Markedly continental and you can find the summers as dry and sunny and winters as cold. The temperature fluctuates between 22 °C to 36 °C on summer days in Armenia. But in the evening time breezes blow down the mountains and refresh the cool environment in Armenia.
The Springs season is short and the fall season is long. And the Autumns season is unique for its vibrant and colourful foliage in Armenia. Furthermore, winters are quite cold and in most places of Armenia, there is snowfall during the winter season. The temperatures range between -10 °C and -5 °C (14 and 23°F) in Armenia.
Additionally, in winter most Armenians, as well as tourists, enjoy skiing down the hill of Tsakhkadzor. It is near the capital city of Armenia. You can reach Tsakhkadzor within 30 minutes of Yerevan.
23. Tourist-friendly nation
Every year many tourists visit Armenia. Armenia is a tourist-friendly nation. The people of Armenia treats tourists like a god. Similarly, the government also treat tourist as the local people, which means the charge at the tourist locations is also very cheap compared to other countries.
24. No such difference in the flags of Armenia and Colombia
When the flag of Armenia is upside down, it resembles a flag representing the Colombian flag. This is one of the amazing facts about Armenia.
25. Monoethenic country in the world
Armenia is the only monoethnic country in the entire world. 97% of people living in Armenia are Armenians and the remaining small percentage are made up of various ethnic minorities.
The holy Etchmiadzin was built over 1700 years ago in Armenia and it still stands today.
26. High literacy rate
99% of Armenians can read and write. The Russian language is widely spoken but the only official language is Armenian. Furthermore, the Russian language is highly used in educational materials and it is considered as de facto "Second Language" of Armenia. 90% of adults Armenian teach their children the Russian language.
27. The economy of Armenia's
The economy of Armenia is dependent upon industry-based-chemical, electronic, processed food, synthetic rubber, textile, and machinery. Similarly, the economy of Armenia is also dependent on outside resources. Armenia exports different things like electronics, processed food, synthetic rubber, textile, and machinery to different countries around the world.
Agriculture contributes 20% of Armenia's total GDP. After independence, Armenia mainly focuses on Agriculture.
Furthermore, Armenia mines produce Gold, Copper, Zinc, and Lead. These ores also play important roles in Armenia's economy.
Fuels, as well as gas and nuclear fuels, are imported from Russia. Similarly, Armenia produces hydroelectric and sells it for neighbor countries.
Additionally, Coal, gas, and petroleum are also found in small quantities in Armenia but they have not been developed.
28. Ethnic Armenian is highly in Armenia
Ethnic Armenian is up to 97.9% of the total population in Armenia. Similarly, Yazidis are 1.3% and Russians are 0.5% in Armenia. Other minorities include Greeks, Kurds, Assyrians, Ukrainians, Georgians, and Belarusians. Similarly, other small communities of Mordvins, Vlachs, Ossetian, Udis, and Tats in Armenia.
Additionally, minorities of poles and Caucasus Germans also live in Armenia.
29. Culture of Armenia
Armenians have their own culture, distinctive alphabet, and language. The alphabet was invented in 405 AD by Saint. In the alphabet, there have thirty-eight letters, and two words are added during the Cilician period. Armenian music is a mix of indigenous folk music. On the other hand, you can listen to different types of music in Armenia such as duduk music, light pop, and extensive Christian music.
Similarly, Armenian chant is one of the oldest types of music which is very much popular as well as religious music in Armenia.
In conclusion
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