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Official Name of Armenia: Republic of Armenia
Government type in Armenia: republic
Capital of Armenia: Yerevan
Primary Language in Armenia: Armenian
Currency in Armenia: dram

Armenia prides itself on being the first nation to formally adopt Christianity (early 4th century). Despite periods of autonomy, over the centuries Armenia came under the sway of various empires including the Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Persian, and Ottoman. It was incorporated into Russia in 1828 and the USSR in 1920. Armenian leaders remain preoccupied by the long conflict with Muslim Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh, a primarily Armenian-populated region, assigned to Soviet Azerbaijan in the 1920s by Moscow. Armenia and Azerbaijan began fighting over the area in 1988; the struggle escalated after both countries attained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. By May 1994, when a cease-fire took hold, Armenian forces held not only Nagorno-Karabakh but also a significant portion of Azerbaijan proper. The economies of both sides have been hurt by their inability to make substantial progress toward a peaceful resolution. Landlocked in the Lesser Caucasus Mountains; Sevana Lich (Lake Sevan) is the largest lake in this mountain range.


What is worth to see in Armenia

   Kasagh Basilica
   Kasagh Basilica
   Dvin Ruins
   Avan Church
   Lori Berd
   Erebuni Fortress
   Mughni Church
   Mastara Church
   Ptghni Church
   Yeghvard Church

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Armenia destinations

» Abovyan
» Alaverdi
» Ararat
» Armavir
» Artashat
» Artik
» Ashtarak
» Charnentsavan
» Dilijan
» Echmiadzin

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