Armenia is a nation located in the far east of Europe, close to the border with the Asian continent. It borders Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Iran. The country is the smallest of the former republics of the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR).
The Caucasus mountain range extends throughout the territory and reaches its highest point on Mount Ararat. The occupation of this territory is quite old, around 700 years a. a., becoming province of the Persian Empire.
The country joined the USSR, but in 1990, with the fragmentation of the Soviet Union, Armenia held elections and over 99% of voters opted for the independence of the country, which was recognized in 1991, that same year the nation joined the Commonwealth of Independent States (CEI).
The country's economy is based on agriculture and livestock and the food and beverage industry. The country is currently chaired by Serj Sargsyan.
Armenia Coat of Arms
Armenia data:
Territorial extension: 29,800 km².
Location: Europe.
Capital: Yerevan.
Climate: Temperate Continental.
Government: Parliamentary Republic.
Administrative division: 11 regions (including the capital) subdivided into communities.
Language: Armenian.
Religion: Christianity 84% (Orthodox 78.2%, others 5.8%), no religion 8.4%, atheism 4.9%, Islam 2.7%.
Population: 3,082,951 inhabitants. (Men: 1,436,966; Women: 1,645,985).
Ethnic Composition: Armenians 93%, Azerbaijani 3%, Russians 2%, other 2%.
Demographic density: 101 inhab/km².
Average annual population growth rate: -0.42%.
Population residing in urban areas: 63.73%.
Population residing in rural areas: 36.27%.
Undernourished population: 21%.
Life expectancy at birth: 71.8 years.
Households with access to drinking water: 98%.
Households with access to a health network: 91%.
Human Development Index (HDI): 0.695 (high).
Currency: Dra.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): US$9,177 million.
GDP per capita: 3,057 US$.
External relations: World Bank, CIS, IMF, WTO, UN.
By Wagner de Cerqueira and Francisco
Graduated in Geography
Brazil School Team
countries - geography - Brazil School
