The world's first Christian nation, where Mount Ararat broods over Soviet-era fountains, medieval monasteries cling to canyon cliffs, and the brandy is so good Churchill drank only Armenian.
- Capital
- Yerevan
- Population
- 3,081,100
- Area
- 29,800 km²
- Languages
- Armenian
- Currency
- Armenian Dram (AMD)
- GDP
- $26,258M
Good to know
Driving side
Right
National dish
Harissa, Dolma, Khorovats
Annual visitors
375,000 (2020)
Safety
Low (2.21/100k)
Avg temp
7.8°C
Religion
Christianity
Coast
Landlocked
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Travel guide
"AM" redirects here. For the Brazilian state, see Amazonas. Armenia (Armenian: Հայաստան Hayastan) is a landlocked country in the Caucasus. Once the centre of an empire, this former Soviet republic straddles the line between Europe and Asia. Armenia has a rich, ancient history, and it is most famously known for being the first country in the world to adopt Christianity as the state religion.
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Best time to visit
Spring (April–June) for wildflowers and mild temperatures. Autumn (September–October) for harvest season and stunning foliage. Summer is warm and dry. Lake Sevan is popular July–August. Winter is cold but Tsakhkadzor ski resort is open December–March.
Visa
Citizens of 60+ countries including US, UK, EU, Canada, and Australia receive 90–180 days visa-free. Armenia is the most open country in the South Caucasus for visitors.
Public holidays
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (3)
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Major cities
Yerevan
Armenia's pink-hued capital at the foot of Mount Ararat, with a vibrant cafe scene, ancient manuscripts, and cognac tastings.
Gyumri
Armenia's second city, a center of craftsmanship and culture with elegant 19th-century Russian architecture.
Dilijan
Armenia's Little Switzerland — a forested mountain town with medieval monasteries and artisan workshops.
Lake Sevan
One of the world's largest freshwater high-altitude lakes, with the Sevanavank peninsula monastery and fresh crayfish.