Armenia - Wikipedia
WebArmenia (/ ɑːr ˈ m iː n i ə / ⓘ ar-MEE-nee-ə), officially the Republic of Armenia, is a landlocked country in the Armenian Highlands of West Asia. It is a part of the Caucasus region and is bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia to the north and Azerbaijan to the east, and Iran and the Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan to the south.
Armenia | Geography, Population, Map, Religion, & History
WebMay 10, 2024 · Armenia, landlocked country of Transcaucasia, lying just south of the great mountain range of the Caucasus and fronting the northwestern extremity of Asia. To the north and east Armenia is bounded by Georgia and Azerbaijan, while its neighbours to the southeast and west are, respectively, Iran and Turkey.
History of Armenia - Wikipedia
WebThe history of Armenia covers the topics related to the history of the Republic of Armenia, as well as the Armenian people, the Armenian language, and the regions of Eurasia historically and geographically considered Armenian. Armenia is located between Eastern Anatolia and the Armenian highlands, surrounding the Biblical mountains of Ararat.
Armenia country profile - BBC News
WebJan 30, 2024 · REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA: FACTS. Capital: Yerevan. Area: 29,743 sq km. Population: 3.0 million. Language: Armenian. Life expectancy: 72 years (men) 79 years (women) LEADERS. Prime minister: Nikol...
Armenia - World Factbook Glyph
WebMay 7, 2024 · Armenia. Middle East. Page last updated: May 07, 2024. Photos of Armenia. view 2 photos. Introduction. Background. Armenia prides itself on being the first state to formally adopt Christianity (early 4th century).
Armenia: land, Constitutional framework, and history | Britannica
WebArmenia, officially Republic of Armenia, Country, Transcaucasia, western Asia. Area: 11,483 sq mi (29,743 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 3,009,000. Capital: Yerevan. Armenians constitute nine-tenths of the population; there are also small numbers of Azerbaijanians, Kurds, Russians, and Ukrainians. Languages: Armenian (official), Russian.
Armenia - The World Factbook
WebDec 22, 2021 · Definitions and Notes. Geography. Location. Southwestern Asia, between Turkey (to the west) and Azerbaijan; note - Armenia views itself as part of Europe; geopolitically, it can be classified as falling within Europe, the Middle East, or both. Geographic coordinates. 40 00 N, 45 00 E. Map references. Asia. Area. total: 29,743 sq km.
Armenia profile - Overview - BBC News
WebMay 23, 2013 · A landlocked country with Turkey to the west and Georgia to the north, Armenia boasts a history longer than most other European countries. Situated along the route of the Great Silk Road, it has...
Armenia Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WebDec 27, 2023 · Outline Map. Key Facts. Flag. Armenia covers an area of 29,743 sq. km (11,484 sq mi) in Eurasia's South Caucasus region. It is a landlocked country with no access to the world's oceans. Armenia is one of the most mountainous nations on Earth and has an average elevation of 5,900 feet (1,800 meters) above sea level.
Armenia - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebArmenia ( Armenian: Հայաստան, romanized: Hayastan ), officially the Republic of Armenia, [a] is a landlocked country located in the Armenian Highlands, spanning Eastern Europe and Western Asia. [8] [9] [10] [11] History. The Hittites and Hayasa-Azzi may have played a significant role in the ethnicity of Armenians.
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