HousesAlthough the capital of Armenia, Yerevan, dates back almost 2800 years it has little architecture ... more NatureThe landscape of Armenia is mostly mountainous, with fast flowing rivers and few forests. The ... more PeopleArmenians make up almost all of the country's population. The remainder include Kurds, Russians, and ... more ReligionThe majority of Armenians follow Christianity, which has existed in Armenia for over 1,700 years. ... more |
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Click to see country in continent: Armenia
Capital: Yerevan
Population: 3,0 mln
Surface: 29,800 sq km
Languages:
Armenian, Yezidi, Russian |
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Armenia was the first country to adopt Christianity as state religion
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Exact population: 2,970,495 (July 2011 est.)
Literacy: Total population: 98.6%; male: 99.4%; female: 98%
Ethnicities: Armenian 97.9%, Yezidi (Kurd) 1.3%, Russian 0.5%, other 0.3% (2001 census)
Land boundaries: Total: 1,254 km; border countries: Azerbaijan-proper 566 km, Azerbaijan-Naxcivan exclave 221 km, Georgia 164 km, Iran 35 km, Turkey 268 km
Terrain: Armenian Highland with mountains; little forest land; fast flowing rivers; good soil in Aras River valley
Extremes: Lowest point: Debed River 400 m; highest point: Aragats Lerrnagagat' 4,090 m
Imports: Russia 11.3%, Belgium 10.1%, Israel 8.4%, US 7.6%, Iran 7.1%, UAE 6.1%, Ukraine 5.9%, Italy 5.5%, Germany 5.2%, Georgia 4.6%, France 4.5% (2004)
Exports: Belgium 18%, Israel 15.3%, Germany 13.3%, Russia 12.5%, US 8.1%, Netherlands 7.2%, Iran 5.5%, Georgia 4.3%, UAE 4% (2004)
Industries: Diamond-processing, metal-cutting machine tools, forging-pressing machines, electric motors, tires, knitted wear, hosiery, shoes, silk fabric, chemicals, trucks, instruments, microelectronics, jewelry manufacturing, software development, food processing, brandy
Source: CIA World Factbook
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