Armenia is located in the South Caucasus. Bordering Georgia from the north, Iran from the south, Azerbaijan from the northeast and southwest, and Turkey from the west, Armenia is a country of rich natural and historical cultural value.
Located on the Silk Road, Armenia has been influenced by foreign cultures and civilizations for centuries.
One of the oldest Christian civilizations, the first churches were founded in the fourth century.
Capital: Yerevan
Population: 2.9 million
Area: 29,743 sq km (11,484 sq mi)
The highest point: Mount Aragats (4090 m).
Official language: Armenian
Religion: Christianity
Average height above sea level: 1800 m
Monetary unit: Armenian dram
Time: GMT +4
Flag
The national flag of the Republic of Armenia consists of three equal horizontal stripes: red, blue, orange. Each of the colors has its own meaning. The red color symbolizes the blood shed by the Armenian people for independence, the blue color symbolizes the peaceful sky of Armenia, and the orange color symbolizes the creative work of the people.
Religion:
Armenia is the first country in the world that adopted Christianity as the state religion in 301 AD. In 302, Gregory the Illuminator became the First Patriarch of Armenia and Catholicos of all Armenia. 303 Etchmiadzin Cathedral was built, which is still considered the religious capital of the country.
Kitchen
Armenian cuisine is one of the oldest in Asia and the oldest in Transcaucasia. The origins of Armenian culinary traditions are very old. It is known that Armenians had an idea about fermentation and baking bread 2500 years ago. The traditions of preparing a number of Armenian dishes have remained unchanged even today. Barbecue, which is so popular nowadays, originated from ancient times.
A special place is occupied by fish dishes in Armenian cuisine: dishes made from trout, sturgeon and whitefish. Sevan trout, which is enjoyed with wine, is especially famous.
Armenians have been able to obtain high-quality wine and brandy since ancient times.
Armenian cognac production was started in 1887 by merchant and philanthropist Nerses Tairyan with the help of his cousin Vasili Tairov.
Even Churchill was inclined to drink Armenian brandy when Stalin introduced him to Armenian brandy at the Yalta Conference.