Armenia, divided into 11 provinces called marzer and long ravaged by war and natural disasters, still preserves Spartan characteristics that attract travelers most interested in natural and cultural aspects.
Strong and passionate, in fact, are religious cults and religious feelings, given the deeply rooted Christian tradition among the Armenian people. It is enough to consider that Armenia was the first region in the world to adopt Christianity as the state religion, already in the 4th century.
The nature in Armenia holds beautiful surprises with blooming fields, snow-capped mountains, and the great Sevan Lake; the landscape is enriched by the presence of numerous churches and monuments.
The heart of vibrant life is Yerevan, capital of Armenia.
Armenia at a glance
- Country: Armenia
- Area: 29,743 km²
- Capital: Yerevan
- Population: inhabitants
- Language: Armenian, Kurdish, Russian
- Religion: Orthodox 64.6%, others 35.4%
- Government system: Republic
- Major cities: Agarak, Goris, Sevan
Useful information about Armenia
- Currency: Dram
- International dialing code: 00374
- International vehicle code: ARM
- Driving side: right
- Entry documents: the passport must be valid for at least 6 additional months. If applying through the Armenian embassy in Italy, in addition to the original passport, 1 recent passport photo and the duly completed form are required.
- Vaccination required: No
- Electric current: 220V
- Unit of measurement: metric decimal
- Time zones: +5
- Fixed-date holidays: May 9 Peace Day, May 28 Independence Day, July 5 Constitution Day
- Climate: Armenia is a mountainous country; the best times to visit are from April to June, and from late August to October. Winter is cold and autumn is short.
- Average temperatures: 12.4°C (-3°C in winter, 25°C in summer)
- Transportation: It is possible to get around by taxi by negotiating the fare in advance.
- Airports: Yerevan
