Armenia

Armenia

Armenia is a landlocked republic in the South Caucasus, almost all of it above 1,000 metres. In 301 it became the first state in the world to adopt Christianity.

Where is Armenia located on the world map?

Armenia is located in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia, situated at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. It lies south of the Caucasus Mountains, bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia to the north, Azerbaijan to the east, and Iran to the south.

Armenia Flag

Armenia Flag

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Armenia Armorial

Armenia Map

Easy learning about Armenia

The capital city of Armenia is Yerevan, capital city of Armenia.

Word: Khachkar

Meaning: stone cross

Administrative Divisions

10 regions and 1 city.

Regions:

  • Aragatsotn Province
  • Ararat Province
  • Armavir Province
  • Gegharkunik Province
  • Kotayk Province
  • Lori Province
  • Shirak Province
  • Syunik Province
  • Tavush Province
  • Vayots Dzor Province

City:

  • Yerevan

Regions and city of Armenia map

Armenia is a Country located in the Western Asia sub-region in the continent of Asia, member of CSTO - Collective Security Treaty Organization.

075 km (47 mi)150 km (93 mi)225 km (140 mi)300 km (186 mi)
Height
750 m (2460 ft), 1000 m (3280 ft), 1500 m (4920 ft), 2000 m (6560 ft), 2500 m (8200 ft), 3000 m (9840 ft), 4000 m (13120 ft), 5000 m (16400 ft), above 6000 m (19690 ft)
Winter snow (approximate)

Basic Information

Capital City: Yerevan, capital city of Armenia

Population: 3,086,700 (UN)

Area: 29,800 km² / 18,517 sq mi

People from Armenia are called: Armenians

Geography

Latitude: 40.459° N

Longitude: 44.801° E

Geographical Subregion: Western Asia

Continental Region: Asia

Borders

Citizenship & Passport

Passport Ranking: 73 (HP Index)

Visa-Free Destinations: 65

Climate

highland continental, hot summers, cold winters

Global Indices

EF EPI Position: 38 (EF EPI)

EF EPI Score: 537 (EF EPI)

EF EPI Proficiency: Moderate Proficiency (EF EPI)

Global Peace Index Rank: 51 (GPI)

Global Peace Index Score: 1.825 (GPI)

Economy

GDP per Capita: $9,521 (IMF)

GDP per Capita Position: 92

Currency: Dram

Currency Code: AMD

Human Development

HDI Rank: 69 (UNDP)

HDI Value: 0.811

Mean Years of Schooling: 11.3

Expected Years of Schooling: 14.4

Life Expectancy at Birth: 75.7 Years

Religion

Most Predominant: Orthodox

Second Most Predominant: Evangelical

LGBTI Rights

Legal Status: Legal (ILGA)

Legal Mechanism: Legislative

Death Penalty: No

Maximum Prison Sentence: No

Physical Punishment: No

International Memberships

CSTO - Collective Security Treaty Organization

Technical Information

TLD: .am

Calling Code: +374

MapGeo Name: Armenia

MapGeo Code: AM

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