Armenia
- Political system: Republic
- Capital city: Yerevan
- Total area: 29 743 km²
- Population: 3.7 million
- Currency: Dram
Official Name: Republic of Armenia (Armenia)
Hayastany Hanrapetoutyun (Hayastan)
Capital: Yerevan
Date of Creation: September 21, 1991, the day of the referendum for independence of Armenia. Based on the results of the referendum (99% voted for independence), the parliament (The Supreme Soviet of the Armenian SSR) adopted the Declaration of Independence and announced the independence of the Republic of Armenia.
This date is now a national holiday – the Independence Day.
Geographic Coordinates:
in the South: 38o 50′ Northern Latitude;
in the North: 41o 20′ Northern Latitude:
in the West: 43o 30′ Eastern Longitude;
in the East: 46o 00′ Eastern Longitude
Neighboring Countries in the North: Georgia; in the East: Azerbaijan; in the South: Iran; in the South-West: Nakhijevan (Azerbaijan); in the West: Turkey.
Territory: 29.74 thousand square kilometers
Average Altitude Above Sea Level: 1,800 meters
Highest Mountain Peak: Aragats (4,090 meters)
Natural Resources: Armenia is rich in copper, iron, bauxite, molybdenum, gold, silver, lead and zinc.
Substantial deposits of pumice, marble, tufa, perlite, limestone, basalt and salt also exist. Precious and semi-precious stones are abundant.
State Organization: The Republic of Armenia is a sovereign, democratic, social, rule of law state.
The state power is administered pursuant to the Constitution and the laws based on the principle of separation of the legislative, executive and judicial branches.
Population: 3210.0 thousand (as of 2001)
Ethnic Breakdown: Armenians – 96%
Minorities: Russians, Yezidis, Kurds, Assyrians, Greeks, Ukrainians, Jews and others
Official Language:Armenian
Religion:Christian
Church:Armenian Apostolic
Religious Center:St. Etchmiadzin, the Cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the Residence of the Catholicos (Patriarch) of all Armenians
TRANSPORTATION
By Air
The most convenient way to visit Armenia is by air. Air transport fulfills the flights through the Zvartnots International Airport, located outside of Yerevan, and Shirak Airport in Gyumri. In 1998 a new cargo terminal was opened at Zvartnots airport, which has facilitated domestic and international cargo handling.
Under new management, Zvartnots International Airport is undergoing a welcome makeover that should transform the airport into a world-class facility. For 25,000 AMD/person ($42), the airport provides a VIP service, in which customer service representatives personally meet the traveler on the tarmac as they disembark the plane upon arrival.
We encourage interested parties to visit the Zvartnots Airport web site for more comprehensive information related to travel, schedules, and flight information.
By Land
Overland road routes and rail links connect Armenia with its neighbors. Currently, both Turkey and Azerbaijan have imposed a blockade against Armenia and have closed their borders with it. Two highway routes and one rail-link are available through Georgia, which provide access to the Black Sea Ports of Batumi and Poti. Additionally, there is one route south through Iran to the Persian Gulf. Armenia has made great strides in its road network, with significant investment resulting in nearly all the main highways to be paved and in good condition.
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