Capital Yerevan

and largest city 40°11′N 44°31′E

Official languages Armenian

Ethnic groups 98.1% Armenians
(2011) 1.2% Yazidis
0.4% Russians
0.3% other
Population 2011 census 3,018,854
GDP (nominal) 2019 estimate • Total
$13.302 billion
Per capita $4,446 (116th)

Religion Christianity

Demonym(s) Armenian

Government Unitary parliamentary

republic
• President Armen Sarkissian
• Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan
• President of the Ararat Mirzoyan
National Assembly
Armenia is the only country
of the ancient world, which
is marked on the
Babylonian map of the
world, the most ancient
map of civilization, and still
exists on the same territory
YEREVAN WAS FOUNDED ON 782 BC BY
THE KING OF ARARAT KINGDOM
ARGISHTI AND CALLED EREBUNI.

LOVELY NAME OF THE CITY IS "PINK

CITY" BECAUSE MOST OF THE
BUILDINGS OF THE CITY ARE
CONSTRUCTED FROM THE PINK STONE
TUF, WHICH IS MINED IN THE
COUNTRY, JUST LIKE DOZENS OF OTHER
TYPES OF STONES
The Armenian alphabet
concisted of 36 letters, was
created in 405 on the basis of
ancient Armenian script, which
was lost during the
introduction of Christianity in
301.
Alphabet was created by
Mashtots, in whose honor
named Matenadaran -Museum
is repository of ancient
manuscripts and the Research
Institute
Different arts,
connected with the
alphabet, were
developing, such
as miniature
painting, creating
of manuscripts,
calligraphy,
translations etc.
Holy Cathedral of Echmiatsin, 1st Christian church in the
world (built in 301)
As the first state to adopt
Christianity (301), Armenia, in the
era when Christianity started to
spread here, new nature of religious
expression began to emerge in the
country. Were built 100s of churches,
also as a symbol of Christianity -
people began to engrave crosses on
the stones (khach - cross, kar -
stone).
PAGAN TEMPLE OF GARNI, BUILT IN
77, ON THE BASIS OF OLD ONE, IS
THE ONLY STAYING TEMPLE IN
ARMENIA, AND SILENT WITNESS OF
OUR HISTORY.
Tatev’s monastic complex, built in 10th century, where
you can go through the longest reversible ropeway in
the world
 ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR SYMBOLS OF
ARMENIA IS THE APRICOT. THE HISTORY OF
APRICOTS DATES BACK TO THE IV. BC, WHEN
ALEXANDER OF MACEDON BROUGHT THIS
FRUIT FROM ARMENIA TO GREECE, AND FROM
THERE ALL THE WAY TO ROME, THEREBY
GIVING IT WIDE DISTRIBUTION

Armenia is an exporter of fruits and

dried fruits.
Armenian cuisine is as ancient as the
history of Armenia, a combination of
different tastes and aromas. Armenia
is one of the best food and drinks
destinations

Armenia is also famous for

its wine and brandy. Taking into
account scientific facts, Armenia is the
birthplace of winemaking. Remaining
faithful to traditions, on the first
Saturday of October each year, Armenia
holds the annual Pan-Armenian wine
festival: Areni Wine Festival
Every year, Armenian brandy and wine win dozens
of medals at various world competitions.
there are dozens of endemic grape varieties in the country, we export wine and cognac to the
USA, Russia, EU etc. Wine is an integral part of Armenian culture
Lavash is included in
UNESCO’s list of
intangible heritage for
Armenian culture.
The paper thin bread may appear
to be a simple concoction of water
and flour, seasoned with salt.
Not only is the lavash bread an
integral part of Armenian cuisine,
a household staple that can even
be kept up to six months, it also
plays a ritual role in Armenian
culture. At weddings, the flatbread
is placed on the couple’s shoulders
as a lucky charm to bring about
prosperity and fertility.
 The festivals will help you to be closer to the
Armenian customs and traditions.
1. Yerevan Jazz Days (Jazz Festival with many Armenian and foreign musicians)

1. Yerevan Wine Days (Wine producers represent their wine and cheese to the public)

1. Bread in the Mountains Festival (Enjoy the delicious taste of Armenian food, especially
Armenian bread)

1. Vardavar Festival (Splashing water on people is an Armenian tradition called Vardavar.

1. Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival (The greatest Armenian Film Festival
will give you a chance to watch many interesting films both Armenian and foreign)

1. Taraz Festival (If you are a fashion lover then attend this festival to learn more about
Armenian traditional clothes)

1. Erebuni-Yerevan Festival (celebration of the birthday of the ancient city Yerevan)

Welcome to our sunny country

- if you look for the cradle of civilization

- pilgrimage tour to the 1st Christian country
- excellent food, wine and brandy and not only..
- mountain adventures
- hotels and guesthouses for any budget
- opera, theatre, music…
- one of the safest place in the world .