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Armenia and its Details Like , Capital, GDP, Currency, Geography, Economy, Defence, Culture, Natural resources, Habitat, Sports and all you want to know for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams.

Armenia and its Basic Details :

Attribute	Information
Name of the country	Armenia
Capital	Yerevan
Independence day	September 21, 1991
Major religions	Armenian Apostolic (Christianity)
Currency	Armenian Dram (AMD)
Continent	Asia
Top 5 Famous cities	Yerevan, Gyumri, Vanadzor, Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin), Abovyan
Top 10 Famous persons	Aram Khachaturian, Hovhannes Shiraz, Charles Aznavour, Tigran Petrosian, Levon Aronian, Anastas Mikoyan, Serj Tankian, Serzh Sargsyan, Aram Manukian, Garegin Nzhdeh
Type of government	Unitary parliamentary republic
Main wars fought	Nagorno-Karabakh War, First Republic of Armenia-Dashnak Republic War
GDP	$13.19 billion (2021)
5 popular tourist places	1. Tatev Monastery, 2. Lake Sevan, 3. Garni Temple, 4. Khor Virap, 5. Republic Square

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Geography of Armenia :

Category	Description
Geography	Armenia, a landlocked country, covers an area of approximately 29,743 square kilometers.
Population	The population of Armenia is around 3 million people.
Main Mountain Ranges	Lesser Caucasus, Gegham Mountains, Vardenis Range, Zangezur Mountains, Pambak Mountains.
Main Mountain Peaks	Mount Ararat, Mount Azhdahak, Mount Aragats, Mount Spitakasar, Mount Mets Ishkhanasar.
Main Rivers	Aras River, Hrazdan River, Debed River, Akhurian River, Vorotan River.
Main Lakes	Lake Sevan, Lake Arpi, Lake Parz, Lake Kari, Lake Akna.
Deserts, Plateau, and Volcanoes	No significant deserts, notable plateau, and no active volcanoes.
Main Crops and Vegetation	Grains (wheat, barley), grapes, fruits (apricots, pomegranates), vegetables, potatoes.
Main Beaches	Armenia is landlocked and doesn’t have access to beaches.
Neighboring Countries	Borders with Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Iran.
Nearby Seas and Oceans	Armenia is landlocked and does not have direct access to seas or oceans.
Length of Coastline	Armenia is a landlocked country, hence has no coastline.
Top 5 Natural Resources	Copper, molybdenum, gold, zinc, and bauxite.

Geography of the Armenia , Area in Square Kilometers, Population, 5 Main mountain range, 5 main mountain peeks, 5 Main Rivers, Main lakes, Deserts, plateau and Volcanoes, 5 Main Crops and vegetation, Main Beaches, Neighboring countries which share boundaries, Nearby Sea and oceans, length of Coast line, top 5 Natural resources.

Economy of Armenia :

Category	Description
Major Industries	Brandy, mining, diamond processing, metal-cutting machine tools, forging and pressing machines.
Revenue Sources	Agriculture (31.1%), industrial production (21.8%), trade (8.7%), construction (8.5%), transport (5.1%).
Top 10 Companies	Grand Holding LLC, Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Combine, SIL GROUP LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, Gazprom Armenia, Electric Networks of Armenia, Vanadzor Sewing Factory Gloria, AIRUMSKIY CANNERY, Shogakn Zavod ZAO, Yerevan Thermal Power Centre, BASE METALS.
Per Capita Income	$5,469.00
Top 5 Imports	Petroleum gases and oils, medicaments, diamonds, motor cars.
Top 5 Exports	Copper Ore ($844M), Gold ($256M), Hard Liquor ($246M), Ferroalloys ($242M), Rolled Tobacco ($238M).
Total Gold Reserves	0 Tonnes

Economy of the Armenia , 5 Major Industries, 5 main revenue sources, top 10 Companies, Per capita income, Top 5 imports, Top 5 exports, Total Gold Reserves.

Defence Power of Armenia :

Category	Description
Defence Budget	$1.28 billion (2023), Percent of GDP= 5.9% (2023)
Army Personnel	69,500
Air Force Personnel	18,000
Navy Personnel	Armenia doesn’t have a navy
Defence Imports	No specific data available; Latest import from India: Pinaka 214 MM Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher System worth $250 million in January 2023
Defence Exports	No specific data available

Defence of the Armenia , Size of Defence budget, Total number of Army Personals, Total Number of Air Force Personals, Total number of Navy Personals, Total Defence Imports, Total Defence Export.

Cultural of Armenia :

Category	Information
Culture	Rich history of art, music, literature, and dance
Main Festivals	Armenian Independence Day, Vardavar (Water Festival), Yerevan Wine Days, Navasard and Trndez
Religious Places	Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Geghard Monastery, Khor Virap, Tatev Monastery and Noravank
Arts and Dances	Traditional Armenian dances like Kochari and Tamzara, Art includes khachkars (cross-stones) and ceramics
Languages	Armenian (Eastern Armenian and Western Armenian dialects)
Famous Food & Cuisines	Khorovats (BBQ), Dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves), Lavash (Flatbread), Harissa (Porridge) and Basturma (Cured Meat)
UNESCO Buildings	Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots, Monastery of Geghard, Monastery of Sanahin and Haghpat, Upper Azat Valley, The Armenian Highlands

Cultural, 5 Main Festivals, 5 main religious places, main arts and Dances, Main Languages, Famous food and Cuisines, 5 UNSCO Protected Buildings.

Sports in Armenia :

Category	Information
Sports	Wrestling, chess, football, weightlifting, boxing, judo
National Game	Chess
Main Sports	Wrestling, chess, football
Top Athletes	Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Football), Arthur Aleksanyan (Wrestling) and Levon Aronian (Chess)
Top Sports Achievements	Olympic gold medals in wrestling, Chess Grandmaster titles and UEFA Europa League participation

Sports of the Armenia , National Game, Main Sports, top athletes, Top Sports Achievements.

Natural Habitat and wild life of Afghanistan :

Category	Information
Natural Habitat and Wildlife	Varied landscapes including forests, mountains, and wetlands; Wildlife includes bears, lynxes, and eagles
National Animal	Armenian mouflon (Wild sheep)
National Bird	Armenian gampr (Bearded vulture)
Main Forests	Dilijan National Park and Khosrov Forest State Reserve
Recognized Natural Habitats	Caucasus Wildlife Refuge, Arevik National Park and Shikahogh State Reserve

Natural Habitat and wild life of the Armenia , National Animal, National Bird, Main Forests, Main Recognized Natural Habitats for wild animals.

Biggest in the Armenia :

Biggest in the Country	Information
Yerevan	Capital and largest city of Armenia
Richest Man	Samvel Karapetyan
Biggest Company	Grand Holding LLC (€1.496B)
Tallest Building	Elite Plaza Business Center (85 meters)
Tallest Statue	Mother Armenia statue (22 meters + 30m pedestal)
Biggest Bridge	Great Bridge of Hrazdan (335 meters)
Tallest Mountain	Mount Aragats (4,090 meters)
Longest River	Aras River (Araks) (1,072 kilometers)
Biggest Forest	Shikahogh State Reserve (10,330 hectares)
Biggest Lake	Lake Sevan

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Brief History Of Armenia :

Armenia boasts a rich and complex history that spans over thousands of years, witnessing various shifts in power, cultural growth, and challenges. Here’s an overview of Armenia’s historical timeline:

Ancient Armenia:

Early Civilizations: Armenia’s history dates back to ancient times, with evidence of settlements around 4000 BC. It was part of the Urartian Kingdom around the 9th century BC.
Artaxiad Dynasty: The Kingdom of Armenia reached its peak under the Artaxiad Dynasty (189 BC – 12 AD), led by King Tigranes the Great, expanding its territory considerably.
Christianity: Armenia became the first nation to adopt Christianity as its state religion in 301 AD, a decision attributed to St. Gregory the Illuminator.

Medieval Period:

Sassanian and Byzantine Rule: In the 4th to 5th centuries, Armenia faced conflicts between the Sassanian Persian Empire and the Byzantine Empire.
Arab and Turkish Invasions: By the 7th century, Arab invasions led to the decline of the Armenian Kingdom, and subsequent Turkish invasions further fragmented the region.

Modern Era:

Ottoman and Persian Domination: Armenia became part of the Ottoman and Persian Empires, enduring periods of oppression and massacres.
Russian Influence: By the 19th century, Russia expanded into the Caucasus region, leading to the Russo-Persian and Russo-Turkish Wars. Eastern Armenia was eventually incorporated into the Russian Empire in 1828.

Recent History:

First Republic: Following the collapse of the Russian Empire in 1917, Armenia declared independence in 1918 but faced challenges, including territorial disputes and the Armenian Genocide.
Soviet Union: Armenia became part of the Soviet Union in 1922, leading to economic development but also cultural suppression.
Independence: With the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, Armenia declared independence once again, facing conflicts such as the Nagorno-Karabakh War with Azerbaijan.
Contemporary Challenges: Post-independence, Armenia faced economic hardships, political tensions, and the need to navigate regional complexities.

Throughout its history, Armenia has experienced periods of cultural prosperity, endured invasions and wars, and struggled to maintain its identity amid external pressures. The nation continues to strive for stability, economic growth, and international recognition while preserving its rich heritage and cultural legacy.

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