Armenia
A mountainous country in the South Caucasus that became the first nation on Earth to adopt Christianity as its state religion, back in the early 4th century.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS ◢
Three equal horizontal bands of red, blue and orange (apricot). Officially red recalls the Armenian Highland and blood shed for survival, blue the Armenian sky, and orange the nation's creative talent and hard-working nature.
Armenia FACTS ◢
| Capital | Yerevan |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 2,930,450 |
| Area | 29,743 km² |
| Population density | 99 /km² |
| Currency | Armenian dram (AMD) ֏ |
| Official language | Armenian |
| Calling code | +374 |
| Internet TLD | .am |
| Time zone | UTC+04:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | AM / ARM |
DID YOU KNOW? ◢
- It was the first country in the world to adopt Christianity as its official state religion, around 301 AD.
- Mount Ararat, its national symbol, towers over the capital though it now sits across the border in Turkey.
- It has one of the world's oldest alphabets, created in the early 5th century and still in use today.
- Archaeologists found a 5,500-year-old leather shoe in one of its caves, among the oldest ever discovered.
Armenia FAQ ◢
What is the capital of Armenia?
The capital of Armenia is Yerevan.
What is the population of Armenia?
Armenia has a population of about 2,930,450.
What currency does Armenia use?
Armenia uses the Armenian dram (AMD).
What languages are spoken in Armenia?
The official language of Armenia is Armenian.
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