Armenia: General Info

Full Name

Republic of Armenia

Capital City

Yerevan

Location

Southwestern Asia

Geographic coordinates

40 00 N, 45 00 E

Area

29,800 sq km
11,506 sq miles
water: 1,400 sq km
land: 28,400 sq km

Land boundaries

total: 1,254 km

border countries: Azerbaijan-proper 566 km, Nakhitchevan exclave 221
km, Georgia 164 km, Iran 35 km, Turkey 268 km

Climate

continental, hot summers, cold winters

Terrain

Armenian Highland with mountains; little forest land; fast flowing rivers; good soil in Arax River valley

Population

3,020,000

Time Zone

GMT/UTC +4

Languages

Armenian (official)
Russian (widely used too)

Religion

Armenian Orthodox

Currency

Armenian Dram
US dollars and euro can be exchanged almost everywhere in Yerevan.

Visa Card, Master Card, American Express are accepted in some shopping centers, hotels and restaurants.

Electricity

220V 50HzHz

Country Dialing Code

374