45 Facts About Armenia

Armenia is located in Asia and is close to Russia, Iran, and Turkey.

Armenia is a sophisticated country with a rich culture steeped in history.

Armenia is one of the cleanest and most beautiful countries in the world, and its people are generally moral and of good character.

Armenia was the first country to make Christianity its official religion. Today, 97% of the country is Christian, and it is home to one of the most beautiful churches in the world.

Saint Gregory the Illuminator converted Armenia to Christianity in 301 AD, and many churches have been built in the country since then.

Armenia's Holy Etchimiadzin was built in the fourth century and is the country's first state church.

Holy Etchimiadzin is one of the world's most visited pilgrimage sites.

Armenian is almost entirely made up of Armenians, making it one of the world's most monoethnic countries today. Armenians make up approximately 97% of the population, with the remaining 3% made up of Russians, Kurds, Ukrainians, and several other groups.

Armenia is thought to be home to the world's oldest winery. Archaeologists discovered this Winery near the village of Areni in 2011.

Armenia is the world's first country to make chess mandatory in schools. Chess is incorporated into the national curriculum, and many Armenians play chess on a daily basis.

Armenia lost 1.5 million Armenians during the Armenian Genocide. The Ottoman Empire orchestrated the extermination of 1.5 million Armenians in 1915, which was considered a genocide.

More Armenians live outside of Armenia than inside. Many Armenians fled Armenia as a result of the Armenian genocide in 1915. Approximately 5.6 million Armenians live outside of Armenia, compared to 3 million who remain in the country.

Many Armenians believe they have discovered the location of Noah's Ark.

Armenia has one of the oldest capitals in the world. Yerevan was built 29 years before Rome and is home to many historic buildings as well as a number of interesting museums.

The "Pink City" is Yerevan. The name comes from the fact that the buildings are made of rosy-colored volcanic rock from the area.

Armenia has a large bird population, with 345 of Europe's estimated 530 bird species living there. Eagles, swans, and falcons abound in Armenia and are depicted on the country's coat of arms.

Armenia is a sports-crazy country that has won gold and silver medals at the Rio Olympics.

Lavash is a type of bread indigenous to Armenia that is on the UNESCO list. Every day in Armenia, this tasty flatbread is served as a side dish to meals.

The famous bread lavash is baked underground in underground ovens. Tonir ovens are what they're called. This bread, which is made of flour, water, and salt, can apparently be stored for a year without going bad.

Lake Sevan is the largest lake in the Caucasus and one of the world's largest.

According to a survey of 44,000 US men, Armenian women are the sexiest women in the world.

Armenians are terrible at football. Despite the fact that football or soccer is the national sport, they have yet to qualify for any national or international competitions.

In 2005, the Armenian alphabet celebrated its 1600th anniversary, and a number of monuments were erected near the final resting place of its creator, Mesrop Mashtots.

Armenia has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including several monasteries and cathedrals that dot the landscape.

Armenia has an interesting ski resort with 27 kilometres of slopes and six different lifts to take you to the top.

The Tatev aerial Tramway is the world's longest non-stop cable car, measuring 18,871 feet and connecting the Tatev monastery and the Vorotan River Gorge, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

Mount Ararat, Armenia's national symbol, is actually located in Turkey. This mountain is actually depicted on Armenia's coat of arms.

Armenia is one of the world's oldest wine-producing countries, thanks to its location below Mount Ararat, which has fertile valleys ideal for grape cultivation.

Armenians worship Mount Ararat, which is said to have prevented powerful earthquakes from occurring. Armenians regard this mountain as a sacred site.

The apricot is one of Armenia's symbols. The Armenian flag is orange, which is derived from the colour of the apricot. Armenian markets sell a variety of apricot products, including apricot wine and dried apricots.

Armenia is home to a so-called stork village. Throughout Armenia, stork nests are built on top of poles. The storks migrate to Africa and alternate between Africa and Armenia throughout the year.

Armenia is known to be welcoming to tourists, and there does not appear to be any discrimination in Armenia between tourists and locals.

Armenia is an ancient land that existed before the Bronze Age and can be traced back to the dawn of civilization. Armenian petroglyphs date back to 12000 BC, and shoe leather from 3500 BC has been discovered in one of the country's cities.

The Armenian alphabet is one of the most sophisticated alphabets in the world. The sophistication of this alphabet distinguishes Armenia as one of the most interesting, if disparate, cultures on the planet.

An Armenian mathematician wrote the world's first mathematics textbook. The first textbook was written by Armenian scientist David the Invincible and is now housed in Matenadaran's Institute of Ancient Manuscripts.

In 2008, the world's oldest shoes were discovered in Armenia. The footwear was discovered in a hole in a wall, along with a pair of goat horns. The footwear was shielded from the elements by a thick layer of sheep excrement that had built up over time.

In Armenian, which is extremely difficult to understand.

Armenia operates and is buried within its capital city with a deep soviet-style Metro. This metro is used on a daily basis by Armenians and tourists who visit the country on a regular basis.

Armenian grocery stores are well-known for stocking a diverse range of international ingredients and products.

The playing of musical instruments at night is prohibited in Armenia. In Armenia, instruments such as guitars and banjos are not permitted to be played in the evening.

Because of their ties to the former Soviet Union, most Armenians prefer to communicate in Russian.

Armenia appears to be very educated, as 99% of its citizens can read and write fluently. Their education system is among the best in the world, and the country's culture is alive and vibrant.

Armenia has a thriving street market where you can easily find Soviet souvenirs.

Armenian cars are mostly powered by natural gas in order to reduce pollution and help the environment.

Dilijan National Park is Armenia's greenest spot. This park, located 100 kilometers northeast of Yerevan, has endless forests, streams, and other beautiful destinations and is a popular tourist destination.