Spectacular mountain landscapes, ancient sacred buildings, an eventful history and open-hearted people: The native land of the apricot is looking forward to seeing you.

Travel to Armenia
In addition to the breathtaking nature, there is a very diverse culture in Armenia. Like no other country in the Caucasus, Armenia lies exactly in the geographical, political and cultural melting pot between Europe and Asia – between Christianity and Islam. That Armenia was the first country in the world to make Christianity the state religion, and that is something you can see and feel. The Armenian Apostolic Church plays a central role in the identity of the Armenian people.

Whereas in the past only special folklore groups were still dancing the traditional dances, today a trend can be observed in which even young women and men are dancing as their ancestors did. Dancing is usually done to Armenian folk music, which has become known through the work of Jiwan Gasparjan.
The Armenians are proud of their cuisine – and they have a very good reason to feel this way. They have very imaginative and varied dishes, so everybody can find a treat that appeals to them. And so, it may well be that on your journey through Armenia that you suddenly land on a gigantic table of a large local family. After all, the Armenians are world-famous for their hospitality.
There are many places of interest worth visiting in Armenia. Aside from the capital Yerevan for example Dilijan, the small city in the «Switzerland of Armenia». Another must-see is the monasteries Tatev and Khor Virap as well as the holy city of Echmiadzin (Vagharshapat). The Sewansee, located on 1,900 meters, is among the biggest mountain lakes in the wold. And the ski resort Zaghkadsor has to offer a lot in winter, too.
Population
2,924,816Area

Languages
Armenian
Currency
Armenian Dram

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