Armenia 🇦🇲
Armenia 🇦🇲: capital Yerevan, population 3 million, located in Asia. Currency: Armenian Dram (֏). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Yerevan
- Population: 3 million
- Continent: Asia
- Language: Armenian
- Currency: Armenian Dram (֏)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Armenia
- Area: 29,743 km² (11,484 sq mi)
- Region: Western Asia
- Landlocked
- People: Armenian
- Internet domain: .am
Fun Facts About Armenia
- One of the earliest countries to adopt Christianity as a state religion, in 301 AD.
- Mount Ararat, a national symbol, is visible from its capital.
- The Armenian alphabet was invented in 405 AD and is still used today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Armenia known for?
Armenia is known for several things — One of the earliest countries to adopt Christianity as a state religion, in 301 AD; Mount Ararat, a national symbol, is visible from its capital; The Armenian alphabet was invented in 405 AD and is still used today.
How big is Armenia?
Armenia covers about 29,743 square kilometers (11,484 square miles), in the Western Asia region.
Is Armenia landlocked?
Yes. Armenia is landlocked — it has no coastline and is surrounded by 4 neighboring countries.
What are people from Armenia called?
People from Armenia are called Armenian.
What is the capital of Armenia?
The capital of Armenia is Yerevan.
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