Armenia
Capital
Yerevan
Population
~2.9 million
Currency
Armenian Dram (AMD)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Armenian
- Religion
- Armenian Apostolic Church (Christianity)
- Climate
- Highland continental; cold winters and warm summers
Culture & History
Known for: being the first Christian nation, chess masters, and Armenian Genocide memory
Also famous for: Mount Ararat views, ancient monasteries, and brandy production
Food: Harissa (wheat and meat porridge)
Brief History
First Christian nation in 301 AD; part of various empires; Armenian Genocide in early 20th century; independent republic since 1991