Armenia

Armenia

Official name:Republic of Armenia
Date established:21 September 1991 (Independence from USSR)
Region:Asia — South Caucasus
Capital city:Yerevan
Population (2024 est.):~2.78 million
Area:29,743 km²
Density:~93/km²
Currency:Armenian dram (AMD)
Official language:Armenian
Time zone:AMT (UTC+4)
Calling code:+374
Major religions:Christianity (Armenian Apostolic majority)
Emergency – Police:102
Emergency – Rescue/Ambulance:103
National symbol:Mount Ararat, Armenian cross
National flower:Forget-me-not
National animal:Eagle
National sport:Wrestling, chess (recognized)
Literacy rate:~99.8%
Human Development Index:0.759
GDP (nominal, 2024):~$23.4 billion
Major industry:Mining, IT, agriculture, tourism
National festival:Independence Day — 21 September
Climate:Highland continental; cold winters, hot summers

Map of Armenia