Armenia
Armenia is a country in Western Asia, Asia. Its capital is Yerevan, with a population of approximately 2.97M and a total area of 29,743 km². The official language is Armenian and the currency is the Armenian Dram (AMD).
📊 Quick Facts about Armenia
Armenia covers an area of 29,743 km² with a population density of 100/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $24B ($8,084 per capita) and gained independence in 1991. It is a landlocked country with no coastline.
Armenia was the first nation in the world to adopt Christianity as its state religion in 301 AD. The country also contains the world's oldest known winery, a 6,100-year-old wine production facility discovered in a cave.
✈️ Travel Information for Armenia
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🏛 Must-See Places in Armenia
UNESCO monastery partially carved into a cliff, housing relics of the Holy Lance
The only standing Greco-Roman colonnaded building in the former Soviet Union
The iconic snow-capped biblical mountain, visible from Yerevan but located in Turkey
One of the world's largest freshwater high-altitude lakes, 1,900m above sea level
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What is the capital of Armenia?
The capital of Armenia is Yerevan.
What continent is Armenia in?
Armenia is located in Asia, in the Western Asia region.
What currency does Armenia use?
Armenia uses the Armenian Dram (AMD). The international calling code is +374.
What is the GDP of Armenia?
Armenia has a GDP of $24B, with a GDP per capita of $8,084.
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