query: where is the country of armenia?

title: Geography of Armenia

text: Geography of Armenia Armenia is a landlocked country in the Transcaucasia region, between the Black and Caspian Seas, bordered on the north and east by Georgia and Azerbaijan and on the south and west by Iran and Turkey. The terrain is mostly mountainous and flat, with fast flowing rivers and few forests but with many trees. The climate is highland continental: hot summers and cold winters. The land rises to 4,095 m above sea-level at Mount Aragats. Pollution from toxic chemicals such as DDT is not helping the already poor soil quality in many parts of the country. Armenia is

title: Armenia

text: Armenia Armenia (; , ), officially the Republic of Armenia (, ), is a country in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located in Western Asia on the Armenian Highlands, it is bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia to the north, the "de facto" independent Republic of Artsakh and Azerbaijan to the east, and Iran and Azerbaijan's exclave of Nakhchivan to the south. Armenia is a unitary, multi-party, democratic nation-state with an ancient cultural heritage. Urartu was established in 860 BC and by the 6th century BC it was replaced by the Satrapy of Armenia. The Kingdom of Armenia

title: Geography of Armenia

text:
water in the country. Freshwater withdrawal (domestic/industrial/agricultural):
"total:" 2.86 km³/yr (40%/6%/54%)
"per capita:" 929.7 m³/yr (2010) landlocked in the Lesser Caucasus Mountains; Sevana Lich (Lake Sevan) is the largest lake in this mountain range Geography of Armenia Armenia is a landlocked country in the Transcaucasia region, between the Black and Caspian Seas, bordered on the north and east by Georgia and Azerbaijan and on the south and west by Iran and Turkey. The terrain is mostly mountainous and flat, with fast flowing rivers and few forests but with many trees. The climate is highland continental: hot summers and cold winters.

title: Rivers and lakes of Armenia

text: Rivers and lakes of Armenia The Rivers and lakes in Armenia are mainly powered by fresh water. Throughout history Armenia has been called Nairi by the Assyrians meaning the "Land of the lakes and rivers". The Armenia is home to many rivers and lakes. The largest river of Armenia is the Arax, which lies on the country's border with Iran and a large part of the border with Turkey. Its major tributaries are the Akhurian, Kasagh, Hrazdan, Azat, Arpa, Vorotan and Voghdji rivers. The largest rivers in north west part of the country are the Debed and Aghstev, while smaller

title: Armenia

text: in Northwestern Armenia. as a deterrent against Turkey. Despite this, Armenia has also been looking toward Euro-Atlantic structures in recent years. It maintains good relations with the United States especially through its Armenian diaspora. According to the US Census Bureau, there are 427,822 Armenians living in the country. Because of the illicit border blockades by Azerbaijan and Turkey, Armenia continues to maintain solid relations with its southern neighbour Iran especially in the economic sector. Economic projects such a gas pipeline going from Iran to Armenia are being developed. Armenia is also a member of the Council of Europe, maintaining friendly

title: Armenia

text: Armenia is a landlocked country in the geopolitical Transcaucasus (South Caucasus) region, that is located in the Southern Caucasus Mountains and their lowlands between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea, and northeast of the Armenian Highlands. Armenia is bordered on the north by Georgia, the east by Azerbaijan; the south by Iran; and the southwest and west by Turkey. Armenia lies between latitudes 38° and 42° N, and meridians 43° and 47° E. The Republic of Armenia has a territorial area of . The terrain is mostly mountainous, with fast flowing rivers, and few forests. The land rises to above

title: Geographical issues in Armenia

text: Geographical issues in Armenia Armenia is a landlocked country in the South Caucasus. The country is bordered on the north by Georgia and Iran to the south; Azerbaijan and Republic of Artsakh in the east, Turkey in the west. Located in the Caucasus region between Asia and Europe, Armenia has a highly educated workforce and the Government of Armenia (GOA) officially welcomes foreign investment. With a population of approximately 3 million, Armenia has a relatively small domestic market. Armenia's accession to Eurasian Economic Union opened markets of large countries like Russia and Kazakhstan for Armenian products. Various issues typical for

title: Republic of Mountainous Armenia

text: Republic of Mountainous Armenia The Republic of Mountainous Armenia ( "Leřnahayastani Hanrapetutyun"), also known as simply Mountainous Armenia ( "Leřnahayastan"), was an anti-Bolshevik Armenian state roughly corresponding with the territory that is now the present-day Armenian provinces of Vayots Dzor and Syunik, and some parts of the present-day Republic of Azerbaijan (Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic in the west and the de facto Republic of Artsakh in the east). It was established by the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (Dashnak) forces under command of Garegin Nzhdeh, following the suppression of the February Uprising in April 1921. It was not recognised by any country, but

title: History of Armenia

text: the Soviets the day before. As the terms of defeat were being negotiated, Bolshevik Grigoriy Ordzhonikidze invaded from Azerbaijan the First Republic of Armenia in order to establish a new pro-Bolshevik government in the country. The 11th Red Army began its virtually unopposed advance into Armenia on 29 November 1920 at Ijevan. The actual transfer of power took place on 2 December 1920 in Yerevan. The Armenian leadership approved an ultimatum, presented to it by the Soviet plenipotentiary Boris Legran. Armenia decided to join the Soviet sphere, while Soviet Russia agreed to protect its remaining territory from the advancing Turkish

title: Armenia

text: a variety of forms, of legumes, nuts, and fruit (as a main ingredient as well as to sour food), and the stuffing of a wide variety of leaves. The pomegranate, with its symbolic association with fertility, represents that nation. The apricot is the national fruit. Armenia Armenia (; , ), officially the Republic of Armenia (, ), is a country in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located in Western Asia on the Armenian Highlands, it is bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia to the north, the "de facto" independent Republic of Artsakh and Azerbaijan to the east, and

title: Armenia

text: sea level at Mount Aragats, and no point is below above sea level. Average elevation of the country area is 10th highest in the world. Mount Ararat, which was historically part of Armenia, is the highest mountain in the region. Now located in Turkey, but clearly visible from Armenia, it is regarded by the Armenians as a symbol of their land. Because of this, the mountain is present on the Armenian national emblem today. The climate in Armenia is markedly highland continental. Summers are hot, dry and sunny, lasting from June to mid-September. The temperature fluctuates between . However, the

title: Human trafficking in Armenia

text: Human trafficking in Armenia Armenia is a source country for women subjected to trafficking in persons, specifically forced prostitution; a source and destination country for women in forced labor; and a source country for men in forced labor. Women from Armenia are subjected to sex trafficking in the United Arab Emirates and Turkey. Armenian men and women are subjected to forced labor in Russia while Armenian women are subjected to forced labor in Turkey. Armenian boys are subjected to conditions of forced labor and Armenian women and girls are subjected to forced prostitution within the country. Women from Russia are

title: Rugby union in Armenia

text: Rugby union in Armenia Rugby union in Armenia is a growing sport. The national team is currently unranked in the world rankings, which records only the top ninety-six countries. The governing body for Armenia is the Rugby Federation of Armenia. The governing body is the Rugby Federation of Armenia. It was founded in 2000 and joined the FIRA-AER (now Rugby Europe) as an associate member in 2002. Rugby Europe suspended the Rugby Federation of Armenia in November 2014 due to inactivity. Rugby union in Armenia has not been popular historically, but the neighbouring Caucasian country, Georgia has a strong rugby

title: Languages of Armenia

text: Languages of Armenia Armenia is an ethnically homogeneous country, where Armenian is the official language and is spoken as a first language by the majority of its population. As of today, Russian is still, by far, the best known foreign language among the Armenian population. English is gaining popularity in recent years. French and several other languages have also begun to be studied and used. Kurmanji is the largest minority language of Armenia spoken by the Yazidi minority. Other minority languages recognized by the Armenian government are Assyrian, Greek, and Russian. The Article 12 of the Constitution of Armenia states

title: Languages of Armenia

text: Jewish (not specified, mostly Yiddish; 850), Tat (709), Georgian (566). Languages of Armenia Armenia is an ethnically homogeneous country, where Armenian is the official language and is spoken as a first language by the majority of its population. As of today, Russian is still, by far, the best known foreign language among the Armenian population. English is gaining popularity in recent years. French and several other languages have also begun to be studied and used. Kurmanji is the largest minority language of Armenia spoken by the Yazidi minority. Other minority languages recognized by the Armenian government are Assyrian, Greek, and

title: Military history of Armenia

text: that later transmitters of this oral tale might have been confusing the mace "gurz" with a heavy javelin known in Iran as "guzar". Javelin-combat between horsemen with blunted weapons is still a popular game in Eastern Anatolia, where it is known as "cerit". Following Byzantine occupation of Western Armenia, Sassanid occupation of Eastern Armenia, and subsequent Arab conquest of the region, the Armenians reestablished their sovereignty over their ancestral lands in the form of the Bagratid Kingdom of Armenia. In Armenia, local nakharars were able to raise 25,000 to 40,000 men, but such a levy was rare. The country was

title: History of Armenia

text: History of Armenia Armenia lies in the highlands surrounding the Biblical mountains of Ararat. The original Armenian name for the country was Hayk, later Hayastan (), translated as the land of Haik, and consisting of the name of the ancient Mesopotamian god Haya (ha-ià) and the Persian suffix '-stan' ("land"). The historical enemy of Hayk (the legendary ruler of Armenia), "Hayastan", was Bel, or in other words Baal (Akkadian cognate Bēlu). The name Armenia was given to the country by the surrounding states, and it is traditionally derived from Armenak or Aram (the great-grandson of Haik's great-grandson, and another leader

title: Vologases of Armenia

text: there were still traces of beliefs and customs in Zoroastrianism, sun worship and practices of consanguineous marriages in the country. An example of this was at Bagawan, where there was a fire temple set up and the destruction of statues placed there by Vologases. The zeal of the Sassanid high priest Kartir established and fostered fire temples, especially in Armenia which was attested by his inscriptions. As Vologases died in 386 without leaving an heir and Manuel Mamikonian died at the same time as him, Arsaces III became the sole-ruler of Armenia. Vologases of Armenia Vologases also known as Vologases

title: Flag of Armenia

text: of the DRA to fly in Yerevan for the first time in over sixty years. A year later, following a Nagorno-Karabakh-themed mass demonstration where the tricolour was flown, he urged its official recognition. This came on August 24, 1990, a day after the Armenian Supreme Soviet declared the republic's sovereignty and renamed the country the Republic of Armenia. At that point, just over a year before Armenia declared its formal independence from the USSR, the tricolour replaced the 1952 flag. The 2006 law on the National Flag of Armenia states that the flag has to be raised on the following

title: History of the Jews in Armenia

text: that ""The Jewish community feels itself protected in Armenia, and the authorities respect their rights, culture, and traditions. There is no anti-Semitism in Armenia, and we enjoy good relations with the Armenians. Of course, the community has certain problems that originate from the general situation of the country."" In 2005 Armen Avetisian, the openly anti-Semitic leader of the Armenian Aryan Union, a small ultranationalist party, alleged that there are as many as 50,000 "disguised" Jews in Armenia. He promised that he would work to have them expelled from the country. He was arrested in January 2005 on charges of inciting

title: Geology of Armenia

text: also the highest point in Armenia. Most of the population lives in the western and northwestern parts of the country, where the two major cities, Yerevan and Gyumri (which was called Aleksandropol' during the tsarist period), are located. The valleys of the Debet River and Akstafa River as they pass through mountain areas form the chief routes into Armenia from the north. Lake Sevan is by far the largest lake at across at its widest point and long. It lies above sea level on the plateau. Armenia's terrain is most rugged in the extreme southeast, which is drained by the

title: Wildlife of Armenia

text: Wildlife of Armenia The wildlife of Armenia includes wild boars, porcupines, various lizards, snakes and numerous species of birds. Endangered species living in Armenia are the Caucasian bear, Caucasian bearded goat, the Armenian mouflon (sheep) and the leopard. Fauna in Armenia is diverse given the country's relatively small geographic size, owing to the varied habitats created by the area's mountainous terrain. Armenia is an important area for migratory animals, about 350 different bird species were recorded in the country. Many of the world's domesticated animals originated in or near Armenia, and the mouflon, the ancestor of domesticated sheep, is present

title: Fauna of Armenia

text: Century, the Asiatic lion used to occur in the region of Yerevan and the Araks River. Fauna of Armenia Fauna in Armenia is diverse given the country's relatively small geographic size, owing to the varied habitats created by the area's mountainous terrain. Armenia is an important area for migratory animals, about 350 different bird species were recorded in the country. Many of the world's domesticated animals originated in the area Armenia is located in, and the mouflon, the ancestor of domesticated sheep, is present there. Research suggests that about a quarter of the animal species in Armenia are internationally endangered.

title: Fauna of Armenia

text: Fauna of Armenia Fauna in Armenia is diverse given the country's relatively small geographic size, owing to the varied habitats created by the area's mountainous terrain. Armenia is an important area for migratory animals, about 350 different bird species were recorded in the country. Many of the world's domesticated animals originated in the area Armenia is located in, and the mouflon, the ancestor of domesticated sheep, is present there. Research suggests that about a quarter of the animal species in Armenia are internationally endangered. The mouflon are suffering a great population decline due to poaching and habitat loss, and the

title: Media of Armenia

text: Media of Armenia The media of Armenia refers to mass media outlets based in the Republic of Armenia. Television, magazines, and newspapers are all operated by both state-owned and for-profit corporations which depend on advertising, subscription, and other sales-related revenues. As a country in transition, Armenia's media system is under transformation. The Constitution of Armenia guarantees freedom of speech, yet media freedom remains restricted, among threats of violence, strong political inferences, and expensive defamation lawsuits. Armenia ranks 78th in the 2015 Press Freedom Index report compiled by Reporters Without Borders, between Lesotho and Sierra Leone. Article 27 of the Constitution

title: Media of Armenia

text: more than once until October 26, 2016, and 11 regional TV companies were forced to close. Media of Armenia The media of Armenia refers to mass media outlets based in the Republic of Armenia. Television, magazines, and newspapers are all operated by both state-owned and for-profit corporations which depend on advertising, subscription, and other sales-related revenues. As a country in transition, Armenia's media system is under transformation. The Constitution of Armenia guarantees freedom of speech, yet media freedom remains restricted, among threats of violence, strong political inferences, and expensive defamation lawsuits. Armenia ranks 78th in the 2015 Press Freedom Index

title: Rugby Federation of Armenia

text: clubs in Armenia: Ararat, Artashat, and Ureni. Rugby Europe suspended the Rugby Federation of Armenia due to inactivity in 2014. Official site: Other sites: Rugby Federation of Armenia The Rugby Federation of Armenia (; ) is the governing body for rugby union in Armenia. It was founded in 2000 and joined FIRA-AER (now Rugby Europe) as an associate member in 2002. Rugby Europe suspended the Rugby Federation of Armenia in November 2014 due to inactivity. Rugby was first played in the country in the 1960s, when Armenia was a republic within the Soviet Union. Armenia had its own representative team

title: Culture of Armenia

text: to this day is tan, a mixture of water and soured yogurt". A wide array of sports are played in Armenia. Football is the most popular sport in Armenia. Other popular sports are wrestling, weightlifting, judo, chess, and boxing. Armenia's mountainous terrain provides great opportunities for the practice of sports like skiing and rock climbing. Being a landlocked country, water sports can only be practiced on lakes, notably Lake Sevan. Competitively, Armenia has been very successful at chess, weightlifting, and wrestling at the international level. Armenia is also an active member of the international sports community, with full membership in

title: Armed Forces of Armenia

text: Armed Forces of Armenia The Armed Forces of Armenia () comprise two services: the Army, and the Air Force and Air Defense (a unified branch). Though it was partially formed out of the former Soviet Army forces stationed in the Armenian SSR (mostly units of the 7th Guards Army of the Transcaucasian Military District), the military of Armenia can be traced back to the founding of the First Republic of Armenia in 1918. Being a landlocked country, Armenia has no navy. The Commander-in-Chief of the military is the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan. The Ministry of Defence is in

title: Armenia and the United Nations

text: juvenile justice system, UNICEF has also promoted positive legislative changes including the introduction of alternative systems such as probation. Working for young people and promoting their participation in various activities and projects is one of the priorities of UNISEF. Given that Armenia is part of the region where HIV/AIDS is spreading rapidly, UNICEF is working to educate young people on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases and healthy lifestyles. UNICEF has been organizing summer camps, trainings and communication campaigns with the involvement of young people. In 2004 UNICEF assisted the Government of Armenia in development of a Country Specific Strategic Plan for

title: Rugby Federation of Armenia

text: Rugby Federation of Armenia The Rugby Federation of Armenia (; ) is the governing body for rugby union in Armenia. It was founded in 2000 and joined FIRA-AER (now Rugby Europe) as an associate member in 2002. Rugby Europe suspended the Rugby Federation of Armenia in November 2014 due to inactivity. Rugby was first played in the country in the 1960s, when Armenia was a republic within the Soviet Union. Armenia had its own representative team within the USSR, although it was not considered to be a proper national side. Armenian clubs including Yerevan Dinamo RC and Yerevan Spartak RC

title: Russians in Armenia

text: Russians in Armenia Russians in Armenia are ethnic Russian living in Armenia, where they make up the largest minority besides the Yazidi Kurds. Roughly 12,500 Russians are believed to live in the country today, concentrated around Yerevan and Gyumri where Russian border guard bases are located. They are believed to make up about 0.5% of the country's population. The first mass-immigration of Russians into Armenia occurred in the late 18th century when Molokans, a break-off sect of the Russian Orthodox Church, were deported to Amasya and Sevan, with some 5000 of their descendants still living in the nation. After the

title: American University of Armenia

text: reputable MBA program in Armenia is offered in Yerevan at the American University of Armenia." According to a 2004 sensitive but unclassified report titled "Corruption Levies Heavy Toll on Armenian Universities" by the Embassy of the United States to Armenia, the AUA is seen by its alumni as the only "clean" non-corrupt university in Armenia, where "students' assessment is performance based." the AUA was one of the four universities in Armenia where public administration was taught. At his 2015 AUA Commencement Speech US Ambassador Richard Mills stated: "AUA is like no other university in Armenia. At no other school are

title: History of the Jews in Armenia

text: Armenia (69 B.C.). Tigranes II invaded Syria, and probably northern Israel as well. A large Jewish population was settled in Armenia from the 1st century BC. One city in particular, Vartkesavan became an important commercial center. Thus, Armenia's Jewish community was established. Like the rest of Armenia's population, they suffered the consequences of regional powers trying to divide and conquer the country. By 360–370 AD, there was a massive increase in Jewish Hellenistic immigration into Armenia; many Armenian towns became predominately Jewish. During this period (4th century AD), after the conquest of Armenia by the Sassanid King Shapur II he

title: Roman Armenia

text: courageously endured. However, there are no records of any Armenian King of the Arsacid dynasty of Armenia with the name Polymius. Current scholarship indicates that Bartholomew more likely died in Kalyan in India, where there was an official named Polymius. Armenia became the first country to establish Christianity as its state religion when, in an event traditionally dated to 301, Gregory the Illuminator convinced Tiridates III, the king of Armenia, to convert to Christianity. As a consequence of Diocletian's victory over the Sassanids, all of Armenia was once again a vassal state of Rome by 299: Rome secured in this

title: Where Country Grows

text: Where Country Grows Where Country Grows is the second studio album by American country music artist Ashton Shepherd. It was released on July 12, 2011 via MCA Nashville. The album's first single, "Look It Up" reached the Top 20 on the "Billboard" Hot Country Songs chart. The title track was released as the album's second single in July 2011. "Where Country Grows" received positive reviews from music critics. Jessica Phillips of "Country Weekly" gave the album 3 and 1/2 stars out of 5, complimenting her songwriting and personality, while drawing comparisons to fellow country artists Miranda Lambert and Sunny Sweeney.

title: Name of Armenia

text: with Arame of Urartu, the earliest known king of Urartu. The endonym "Hayk’" (from Classical Armenian) in the same tradition is traced to Hayk himself. The names "Armen" and "Arman", feminine "Arminé", are common given names by Armenians. "Armin" is also a Persian given name. Modern terms for "Armenians" and "Armenia" in Armenian and neighboring languages: Name of Armenia The name "Armenia" enters English via Latin, from Ancient Greek . The Armenian endonym for the Armenian people and country is "hayer" and "hayk’", respectively. The exact etymology of the name is unknown, and there are various speculative attempts to connect

title: Central Bank of Armenia

text: Central Bank of Armenia The Central Bank of Armenia () is the central bank of Armenia with its headquarters in Yerevan. The CBA is an independent institution responsible for issuing all banknotes and coins in the country, overseeing and regulating the banking sector and keeping the government's currency reserves. The CBA is also the sole owner of the Armenian Mint. The bank is engaged in policies to promote financial inclusion and is a member of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion. On July 3, 2012 the Central Bank of Armenia announced it would be making specific commitments to financial inclusion under

title: Demographics of Armenia

text: 2016, 11.9% were in Armenia, 13.0% in Artsakh, and 75.1% in other countries, predominantly in the Russian Federation. More than 54% of migrant household members of the age 15 years and above sent money and/ or goods to their families/relatives/friends within the 12 months preceding the survey. According to official data 29.4% of population was below poverty line in year 2016. The poverty indicators in Shirak, Lori, Kotayk, Tavush and Armavir provinces are higher than the country average. The highest poverty rate in the country has been recorded in Shirak province, where 46% of the population is below the poverty

title: Name of Armenia

text: Name of Armenia The name "Armenia" enters English via Latin, from Ancient Greek . The Armenian endonym for the Armenian people and country is "hayer" and "hayk’", respectively. The exact etymology of the name is unknown, and there are various speculative attempts to connect it to older toponyms or ethnonyms. The earliest attestations of the exonym "Armenia" date around the 6th century BC. In his trilingual Behistun Inscription, Darius I the Great of Persia refers to "Urashtu" (in Babylonian) as "Armina" (in Old Persian) and "Harminuya" (in Elamite). In Greek, "Armenians" is attested from about the same time, perhaps the

title: Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia

text: stable or not due to internal conflicts, non-democratic one or has a strong democratic practice, economically developing or not, the defenders role in a country is always crucial. They seek to promote and protect human rights in the context of a variety of challenges, including HIV/AIDS, development, migration, structural adjustment policies and political transition. The office of Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia was founded in the beginning of 2004 by the law of the Republic of Armenia on the Human Rights defender signed by the president of Armenia, Robert Kocharyan. To be considered as a candidate for

title: Iran–Armenia gas pipeline

text: Iran–Armenia gas pipeline The Iran–Armenia gas pipeline is a long pipeline from Iran to Armenia. The long Iranian section runs from Tabriz to the Iran–Armenia border. The Armenian section runs from the Meghri region to Kajaran, and another of pipeline is planned to reach the center of the country, where it will link up with the existing distribution network. The plans to build the pipeline was initially announced on 15 April 2002 by Armenian Energy Minister Armen Movsisian. It started operations on 20 December 2006, and was officially inaugurated by the Presidents Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran and Robert Kocharyan of

title: Demographics of Armenia

text: language. Armenia is a member of the La Francophonie and hosted its annual summit in 2018. The largest communities of the ethnic Armenian diaspora are fluent in Russian and English. Most Armenians are Christian, primarily of Apostolic Church rite. Armenia is considered the first nation to adopt Christianity, which was first preached in Armenia by two Apostles of Jesus, St. Bartholomew and St. Thaddeus in the 1st century. The Armenian Apostolic Church can trace its roots back to the 3rd and 4th centuries. The country formally adopted the Christian faith in 301 A.D. Over 90% of Armenians belong to the

title: Armenia and the United Nations

text: Armenia and the United Nations The Republic of Armenia was admitted into the United Nations on March 2, 1992. Since December 1992 when UN opened its first office in Yerevan, Armenia signed and ratified many international treaties. There are fifteen specialized agencies, programs and funds in the UN Country Team under the supervision of the UN Resident Coordinator. Besides, the World Bank (WB), International Finance Corporation (IFC) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) have offices in the country. The focus is drawn to the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) stipulated by the Millennium Declaration adopted during the Millennium Summit

title: Armenia at the 2010 Winter Olympics

text: Armenia at the 2010 Winter Olympics Armenia sent a delegation to compete at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from 12–28 February 2010. This marked the nation's fifth appearance at a Winter Olympics as an independent country. The Armenian delegation consisted of four athletes, two in alpine skiing and two in cross-country skiing. The team's best finish in any event was a 70th place mark by Sergey Mikayelyan in the men's 15 kilometre freestyle cross-country event. Armenia became an independent nation again following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. The National Olympic Committee of Armenia

title: Where the Rose Is Sown

text: retrospective review of "Steeltown", Tim Peacock of "Record Collector" described the song as one of the album's "obvious go-to tracks", adding that it had an anti-war message "especially resonant in the wake of the Falklands". Where the Rose Is Sown Where the Rose is Sown is a song by Scottish rock band Big Country, released in 1984 as the second single from their second studio album "Steeltown". It was written by Big Country and produced by Steve Lillywhite. "Where the Rose Is Sown" peaked at No. 29 in the UK and No. 25 in Ireland. A music video was filmed

title: Where the Rose Is Sown

text: Where the Rose Is Sown Where the Rose is Sown is a song by Scottish rock band Big Country, released in 1984 as the second single from their second studio album "Steeltown". It was written by Big Country and produced by Steve Lillywhite. "Where the Rose Is Sown" peaked at No. 29 in the UK and No. 25 in Ireland. A music video was filmed to promote the single. It received medium rotation on MTV. Upon release, Lesley White of "Smash Hits" commented: "More of the same from the frustrated messiahs of contemporary rock. A treat for lovers of "real

title: Miss Armenia

text: Miss Armenia Miss Armenia (Armenian: Միսս Հայաստան; Miss Hayastan) is the national Beauty pageant in Armenia. Miss Armenia debuted set to be the first Armenian to participate at the Miss International in 2007 and also debuted in 2015 by Miss Earth. Miss Armenia also debuted in 2017 with Miss World. Through the Miss Armenia pageant, the winner represented her country at Miss World. It has been several years the competition “Miss Armenia” isn’t being held in Armenia. “Miss Armenia” competition was first held in 1996, with certain intervals, up to 2012. Here are the winners of the “Miss Armenia” beauty

title: Arsacid dynasty of Armenia

text: and deposed Arsaces inflicting huge devastation to the country. Surprisingly, Mithridates was summoned back to Rome where he was kept a prisoner, and Armenia was given back to Artabanus III who gave the throne to his younger son Orodes. Another civil war erupted in Parthia upon Artabanus III's death. In the meantime Mithridates was put back on the Armenian throne, with the help of his brother, Pharasmanes I, and Roman troops. Civil war continued in Parthia for several years with Gotarzes eventually seizing the throne in 45. In 51 Mithridates’ nephew Rhadamistus (a.k.a. Ghadam) invaded Armenia and killed his uncle.

title: Programs of political parties in Armenia

text: As a result of the 2018 Armenian protests, Nikol Pashinyan was appointed Prime Minister of Armenia and his party, Civil Contract (Armenia), is a member of the Way Out Alliance liberal coalition. Programs of political parties in Armenia This article lists political parties of National Assembly of Armenia and represents their programs. Armenia became independent state in 1991. Since then many political parties were formed in it, who mainly work with each other to form coalition governments. Currently the country has a multi-party system. Republican Party of Armenia (Armenian: Հայաստանի Հանրապետական Կուսակցություն: "Hayastani Hanrapetakan Kusakcutyun")is the ruling party in Armenia.

title: Media of Armenia

text: 120% penetration rate. There are three mobile phone operators currently in Armenia: Viva Cell MTS, Orange and Beeline. Orange and Beeline only offer 2G,3G and 4G LTE services. Viva Cell MTS offers both 2G and 3G as well as 4G services. All of them provide internet connection on mobile phones. There are approximately 1,400,000 Internet users and approximately 65,279 Internet hosts in Armenia. The country code (Top level domain) for Armenia is .am, which has been used for AM radio stations and for domain hacks. Internet penetration reached 46% in 2014. Public wi-fi access points in parks and cafés in

title: Teach For Armenia

text: a result, tens of thousands of Armenian children are being left without the skills they need to pursue higher education and attain financial security. This educational inequity fuels Armenia’s most urgent societal problems and entrenches cycles of poverty in a country where about 30% of the population is impoverished. To address this crucial issue of educational inequity, Teach For Armenia harnesses the energy, enthusiasm, and drive of exceptional university graduates to infuse great teachers into Armenia’s most disadvantaged schools and to cultivate lifelong champions for educational excellence. Currently, Teach For Armenia operates in five regions of Armenia: Gegharkunik, Lori, Armavir,

title: Tourism in Armenia

text: Tourism in Armenia Tourism in Armenia has been a key sector to the Armenian economy since the 1990s when tourist numbers exceeded half a million people visiting the country every year (mostly ethnic Armenians from the Diaspora). The Armenian Ministry of Economy reports that most of the tourists come from Russia, EU states, the United States and Iran. Though relatively small in size, Armenia has four UNESCO world heritage sites. Despite the internal and external problems the number of tourists is almost constantly increasing since 2007. The tourists have their rest mainly in Yerevan, the capital, where the majority of

title: Miss Armenia

text: Universe in 2018 while in 2017 Armenia started to join at the Miss World in China. Here the titleholders under Miss Armenia Organization. Miss Armenia Miss Armenia (Armenian: Միսս Հայաստան; Miss Hayastan) is the national Beauty pageant in Armenia. Miss Armenia debuted set to be the first Armenian to participate at the Miss International in 2007 and also debuted in 2015 by Miss Earth. Miss Armenia also debuted in 2017 with Miss World. Through the Miss Armenia pageant, the winner represented her country at Miss World. It has been several years the competition “Miss Armenia” isn’t being held in Armenia.

title: History of Armenia

text: realm. In 428, the Arsacid dynasty of Armenia was completely abolished by the Sassanid Persians, and the territory was made a full province within Persia, known as Persian Armenia. Persian Armenia remained in Sassanid hands up to the Muslim conquest of Persia, when the invading Muslim forces annexed the Sassanid realm. In 591, the Byzantine Emperor Maurice defeated the Persians and recovered much of the remaining territory of Armenia into the empire. The conquest was completed by the Emperor Heraclius, himself ethnically Armenian, in 629. In 645, the Muslim Arab armies of the Caliphate had attacked and conquered the country.

title: Where Country Grows

text: she found "perfect for her wise, witty, tough-minded songs." "Boston Globe" reviewed the album positively as "merg[ing] her deep-country style with a contemporary country sound, setting a modern groove to her rural Alabama persona," while highlighting the song "I'm Good" as ranking among country classics by Tammy Wynette and Reba McEntire. "The New York Times" favorably describing the record's biggest strength in Shepherd's accented vocals, and considered her vocal control a "real weapon." Where Country Grows Where Country Grows is the second studio album by American country music artist Ashton Shepherd. It was released on July 12, 2011 via MCA

text: Programs of political parties in Armenia This article lists political parties of National Assembly of Armenia and represents their programs. Armenia became independent state in 1991. Since then many political parties were formed in it, who mainly work with each other to form coalition governments. Currently the country has a multi-party system. Republican Party of Armenia (Armenian: Հայաստանի Հանրապետական Կուսակցություն: "Hayastani Hanrapetakan Kusakcutyun")is the ruling party in Armenia. It has the majority of places in National Assembly of the state, 69 out of 131. Its current leader, who is also the president of Armenia is Serj Sargsyan and it was

title: Armenia

text: activities. Politics of Armenia takes place in a framework of representative parliamentary democratic republic. Until transition in April 2018 Armenian constitution adhered to the model of semi-presidential republic. According to the current Constitution of Armenia, the President is the head of state holding largely representational functions, while the Prime Minister is the head of government and exercises executive power. Legislative power is vested in the unicameral parliament is also called the Azgayin Zhoghov or "National Assembly." Armenia has universal suffrage above the age of eighteen. Armenia presently maintains positive relations with almost every country in the world, with two major

title: Armenia and the United Nations

text: for The International Labor Organization are These principles can be achieved by The functions of ILO in Armenia are coordinating by the ILO Decent Work Technical Support Team and Country Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, which are supported by the ILO National Coordinator in Yerevan. Co-operation between the Republic of Armenia and the ILO are based on the constituent of the International Labor Organization, which are government, employers’ and workers’ organizations. One of the most important problems for Armenia is the development of employment policies. So, the government of the Republic of Armenia decides to begin the improvement

title: Sport in Armenia

text: Sport in Armenia A wide array of sports are played in Armenia. Popular Sports in Armenia include football, basketball, volleyball and hockey. Further, the country sends athletes to the Olympics in boxing, wrestling, weightlifting, judo, gymnastics, track and field, diving, swimming and shooting. Armenia's mountainous terrain provides great opportunities for the practice of sports like skiing and rock climbing. Being a landlocked country, water sports can only be practiced on lakes, notably Lake Sevan. Competitively, Armenia has been very successful at chess, weightlifting, and wrestling at the international level. Armenia is also an active member of the international sports community,

title: History of Armenia

text: religion. The Armenians later fell under Byzantine, Sassanid Persian, and Islamic hegemony, but reinstated their independence with the Bagratid Dynasty kingdom of Armenia. After the fall of the kingdom in 1045, and the subsequent Seljuk conquest of Armenia in 1064, the Armenians established a kingdom in Cilicia, where they prolonged their sovereignty to 1375. Starting in the early 16th century, Greater Armenia came under Safavid Persian rule, however over the centuries Eastern Armenia remained under Persian rule while Western Armenia fell under Ottoman rule. By the 19th century, Eastern Armenia was conquered by Russia and Greater Armenia was divided between

title: The Voice of Armenia

text: The Voice of Armenia The Voice of Armenia (Armenian: Հայաստանի Ձայնը pronounced Hayastani Dzayne) is an Armenian television singing competition created by John de Mol. The first season was broadcast on Armenia TV. The show premiered in late 2012 and continued until 2017. The rules of the show are based on "The Voice of Holland" and "The Voice" (U.S.) and include blind auditions (in Armenian Կույր լսումներ), 'wild card' round, battle phase (in Armenian Մենամարտ), and live rounds (in Armenian Գալա համերգներ). "The Voice of Armenia" is open not only to artists from Armenia, but also to Armenians from the

title: Geography of Armenia

text: the far north, which have elevations of , respectively. Elevations in the Lesser Caucasus vary between . To the southwest of the range is the Armenian Plateau, which slopes southwestward toward the Araks River on the Turkish border. The plateau is masked by intermediate mountain ranges and extinct volcanoes. The largest of these, Mount Aragats, high, is also the highest point in Armenia. Most of the population lives in the western and northwestern parts of the country, where the two major cities, Yerevan and Gyumri (which was called Aleksandropol' during the tsarist period), are located. The valleys of the Debet

title: Coat of arms of Armenia

text: cross, the emblem for the Bagratuni Dynasty that ruled during the Middle Ages, between the 9th and 11th centuries. Under this dynasty, Armenia blossomed culturally, making its capital, Ani, one of the most important cultural, social and commercial centers of its time. The Bagratuni kingdom was destroyed by the Byzantine Empire's encroachment and by Seljuk conquests in the 11th century. In the upper right portion, there is a two-headed eagle, the emblem of the first dynasty to reign over Christian Armenia, the Arsacid Dynasty, which ruled from the first century to 428. Tiridates III made Armenia the first country to

title: Armenia at the 2018 Winter Olympics

text: Union, Armenia became an independent nation again in 1991. The National Olympic Committee of Armenia was recognized by the International Olympic Committee on 31 December 1992. Armenia participated in their first Olympics in Lillehammer at the 1994 Winter Olympics, and has sent a delegation to every Summer and Winter Olympics since. While Armenia has won multiple medals at the Summer Olympics, they had never won a Winter Olympics medal as of the close of these Pyeongchang Olympics. The Armenian delegation consisted of three athletes, two in cross-country skiing and one in alpine skiing. Cross-country skier Sergey Mikayelyan was chosen as

title: Armenia at the 2018 Winter Paralympics

text: in the morning sessions. Women race first in the afternoon sessions, with the men racing a half hour after they end. Armenia first went to the Winter Paralympics for the 1998 Games in Nagano, Japan. The only sport the country has competed in is para-alpine skiing. From 1998 to 2014, Armenia has been represented by standing skier Mher Avanesyan. His finish of 34th in standing slalom at the 2014 Sochi Games was his best result to date. Armenia had yet to medal going into the 2018 Winter Games. Armenia at the 2018 Winter Paralympics Armenia sent competitors to the 2018

title: Armenia at the 2018 Winter Olympics

text: Armenia at the 2018 Winter Olympics Armenia sent a delegation to compete at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, from 9–25 February 2018. This marked the nation's seventh appearance at a Winter Olympics as an independent country. The Armenian delegation consisted of three athletes, two in cross-country skiing and one in alpine skiing. The team's highest finish in any event was a 42nd place mark by Ashot Karapetyan in the alpine skiing men's slalom event. The First Republic of Armenia was a short-lived country and did not participate in any Olympic Games. Following the dissolution of the Soviet

title: Armenia at the 2018 Winter Olympics

text: put her in 72nd place out of 90 classified finishers. Armenia at the 2018 Winter Olympics Armenia sent a delegation to compete at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, from 9–25 February 2018. This marked the nation's seventh appearance at a Winter Olympics as an independent country. The Armenian delegation consisted of three athletes, two in cross-country skiing and one in alpine skiing. The team's highest finish in any event was a 42nd place mark by Ashot Karapetyan in the alpine skiing men's slalom event. The First Republic of Armenia was a short-lived country and did not participate

title: Armenia–Croatia relations

text: Antun Mažuranić, Matija Mesić, Ilija Okrugić, Josip Juraj Strossmayer, Bogoslav Šulek, Josip Torbar and others. Armenia recognised Croatia as an independent country on 21 June 1994, while diplomatic relations between the countries were established on 8 July 1996. Armenia is represented in Croatia by its embassy in Rome, Italy Croatia is represented in Armenia by its embassy in Athens, Greece, Both countries have honorary consulates. Armenia and Croatia have signed three agreements and one protocol: Armenia–Croatia relations Armenia–Croatia relations refer to bilateral relations between Armenia and Croatia. Diplomatic relations between the countries were established on 8 July 1996. Armenia is

title: Telecommunications in Armenia

text: TRBNA Armenia has 48 private television stations alongside 2 public networks with major Russian channels widely available throughout the country. In year 2008 TRBNA upgraded main circuit to digital distribution system based on DVB-IP and MPEG2 standards. According to Television Association Committee of Armenia, TV penetration rate is 80% according to 2011 data. There are approximately 1,400,000 Internet users and approximately 65,279 Internet hosts in Armenia. The country code (Top level domain) for Armenia is .am, which has been used for AM radio stations and for domain hacks. Armentel's (the national communications company's) only fiber optic connection to the Internet

title: Recognition of same-sex unions in Armenia

text: of the same sex. According to the Family Code, marriages between Armenian citizens, those between Armenian citizens and foreigners or stateless persons, which have been registered outside Armenia, are valid inside the country after consular legalization. The article makes no reference to the sexes of the married partners and stipulates that marriages registered in another country which are in line with that particular state's legislation, are valid in Armenia. This made Armenia the second country of the former Soviet Union, after Estonia, to recognise same-sex marriages performed abroad. It is not known if this recognition gives Armenian same-sex couples any

title: Vologases of Armenia

text: to his daughter Vardandukht and he married Vologases to the daughter of Sahak from the Bagratuni Dynasty. The Mamikonian government brought peace, stability to Armenia in which Manuel guided the country wisely. Manuel treated Arsaces III, Vologases and Zarmandukht with honor. He raised Arsaces III and Vologases and Manuel nurtured them as if they were his own children. Vologases with his brother, aggressively pursued a policy on Christian Arianism. Vologases was the only King of Armenia to rule with this name, who wasn't at the same time, also serving as King of Parthia. Despite Armenia being the first Christian state,

title: History of Armenia

text: Byzantine Empire. Evolving as a feudal kingdom in the ninth century, Armenia experienced a brief cultural, political and economic renewal under the Bagratuni dynasty. Bagratid Armenia was eventually recognized as a sovereign kingdom by the two major powers in the region: Baghdad in 885, and Constantinople in 886. Ani, the new Armenian capital, was constructed at the Kingdom's apogee in 964. The Iranian Sallarid dynasty conquered parts of Eastern Armenia in the 2nd half of the 10th century. Although the native Bagratuni dynasty was founded under favourable circumstances, the feudal system gradually weakened the country by eroding loyalty to the

title: Media of Armenia

text: is TRBNA. The Public Radio of Armenia is the national public radio channel. Armenia has dozens of private radio stations, including Radio Ardzaganq, Radio Jazz, Radio Avrora, Radio Van, Nor (New) Radio, Radio Hay, City FM, AvtoRadio but they cover only part of the country. These broadcasts provide different kind of music: traditional one is offered by Radio Hay FM 104.1 MHz, the European, American and Russian pop music one by Radio Van FM 103.0 MHz, Radio Ardzaganq FM 103.5 MHz and Radio Avrora FM 100.6 MHz, etc. and the classical one by Vem Radio FM 101.6 MHz. Usually, the

title: Russians in Armenia

text: Russo-Turkish war of 1828-1829 many Russians immigrated to Russian Armenia, establishing businesses and churches, and settling throughout mountainous northwest of the country. The largest number, however, came from post-Russian Revolution immigration, where Orthodox Russians fleeing persecution under the new Soviet regime came to Armenia. Outward migration of Russians increased after 1990, during the Dissolution of the Soviet Union, when Armenian became the official language of the nation. Traditional Russian villages can still be found in Amassia, Ashotsk (Shirak), Sevan and Semyonvka (Gegharkunik Province), Filoetovo, Lermontov, Pushkino, Sverdlov, Lernantsk, Medovka, Lerhovit, Petrovka, Tashir and Mikaielovska (Lori Province). Russians in Armenia Russians

title: Prostitution in Armenia

text: and Combat Trafficking in Persons ranks Armenia as a 'Tier 2' country. Prostitution in Armenia Prostitution in Armenia is illegal under administrative law (Article 179.1). Related activities such as running a brothel and pimping are prohibited by the Criminal Code, although there are known to be brothels in the capital, Yerevan, and in Gyumri. According to UNESCO, since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, prostitution in the country has grown. There are about 5,600 women involved in prostitution in Armenia,roughly 1,500 of them are in Yerevan. However, official police figures are far lower, for example 240 in 2012.

title: Armenia–Portugal relations

text: Armenia–Portugal relations Armenian-Portuguese relations are the foreign relations between Armenia and Portugal. Neither country has a resident ambassador. Armenia is represented in Portugal through its embassy in Rome (Italy). Portugal is represented in Armenia through its embassy in Moscow. In addition Portugal is represented in Armenia through its honorary consulate on Nalbandyan street in Yerevan. The consul is Mr. Samuel Samuelyan. Portugal formally recognized the independence of the Democratic Republic of Armenia on 10 August 1920 "and entered into a solemn compact not only to respect, but to preserve as against external aggression, the territorial integrity and political independence of

title: Vologases of Armenia

text: unknown period of time. Varasdates began to rule under the regency of the "sparapet" Mushegh I Mamikonian, whose family were pro-Roman. In 378 with the failed reign of Varasdates and the murder of Mushegh Mamikonian, the latter's brother, Manuel Mamikonian, filled the position of "sparapet". Furious at the king, Manuel drove out Varasdates from Armenia back to Rome. Manuel raised Arsaces III and Vologases to the throne as co-kings of Armenia, under the nominal regency of their mother Zarmandukht. To end the political anarchy in the country as Manuel being now the powerful regent-in-charge of Armenia, Manuel married Arsaces III

title: Armenia

text: Greek texts. The Armenian Catholic denomination is headquartered in Bzoummar, Lebanon. Armenia is home to a Russian community of Molokans which practice a form of Spiritual Christianity originated from the Russian Orthodox Church. The Yazidis, who live in the western part of the country, practice Yazidism. , the world's largest Yazidi temple is under construction in the small village of Aknalish. There are also Kurds who practice Sunni Islam. There is a Jewish community in Armenia diminished to 750 persons since independence with most emigrants leaving for Israel. There are currently two synagogues in Armenia – in the capital, Yerevan,

title: The Old Country Where Rimbaud Died

text: a visual language for describing this shadowy terrain between the public gallery and corridors of the mind.” "Take One" The Old Country Where Rimbaud Died The Old Country Where Rimbaud Died () is a 1977 French-Canadian feature from Jean Pierre Lefebvre. The second film in his ‘Abel’ saga (see the earlier "Don't Let It Kill You (Il ne faut pas mourir pour ça)" and the later "Aujourd’hui ou jamais)" follows Abel () on a journey to France to visit the land of his ancestors. Abel leaves Montreal for a visit to France, the country of his ancestors. In Paris he

title: Embassy of Armenia, Cairo

text: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the Arab Republic of Egypt. The embassy is based in a villa with a private garden in the Zamalek district, an affluent area where most embassies are located. The villa designed by local architect A. Antranikian in 1927 and originally belonged to Janik and Satenig Chaker and was donated by the latter to the Cairo branch of AGBU in 1976. Nowadays it is a protected architectural landmark. Embassy of Armenia, Cairo The Embassy of Armenia in Cairo is the diplomatic mission of the Armenia to the Egypt. The chancery is

title: The Old Country Where Rimbaud Died

text: The Old Country Where Rimbaud Died The Old Country Where Rimbaud Died () is a 1977 French-Canadian feature from Jean Pierre Lefebvre. The second film in his ‘Abel’ saga (see the earlier "Don't Let It Kill You (Il ne faut pas mourir pour ça)" and the later "Aujourd’hui ou jamais)" follows Abel () on a journey to France to visit the land of his ancestors. Abel leaves Montreal for a visit to France, the country of his ancestors. In Paris he encounters several people, from a taxi-driver to a "haute bourgeoisie" family. He visits Jeanne (Myriam Boyer), a young widow

title: Armenia

text: in 301, partly, in defiance of the Sasanian Empire, it seems, becoming the first officially Christian state, ten years before the Roman Empire granted Christianity an official toleration under Galerius, and 36 years before Constantine the Great was baptised. Prior to this, during the latter part of the Parthian period, Armenia was a predominantly Zoroastrian country. After the fall of the Kingdom of Armenia in 428, most of Armenia was incorporated as a "marzpanate" within the Sasanian Empire. Following the Battle of Avarayr in 451, Christian Armenians maintained their religion and Armenia gained autonomy. After the Sasanian period (428–636), Armenia

title: Red Army invasion of Armenia

text: Red Army invasion of Armenia The Red Army invasion of Armenia, also known as the Russian-Armenian war or Sovietization or Soviet invasion of Armenia, Soviet occupation of Armenia, was a military campaign carried out by the 11th Army of Soviet Russia from September to 29 November 1920 to install a new Soviet government in the First Republic of Armenia, a former territory of the Russian and Ottoman Empires. The invasion coincided with the anti-government insurrection staged by the local Armenian Bolsheviks in the capital, Yerevan, and other cities and populated place over the country. The invasion led to the dissolution

text: by the agency where the sitting is taking place or the subordinate agencies or officials of that agency. The Defender or his/her representative has the right to be present at the sittings of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, make a speech ordered by the law of the Republic of Armenia “The Regulation of National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia” when there are discussed issues regarding the human rights and the fundamental freedoms of people. The Defender or his/her representative has the right to unrestrictedly visit, by their own initiative, military units, police detention centers, pre-trial or

title: Armenia–Israel relations

text: 2002 estimates number the ethnic Jews in Armenia at under 1,000. A Russified Jewish community of 800 officially remains in Armenia, primarily in Yerevan, in addition to the Subbotniks who live near Sevan. Rimma Varzhapetian-Feller, head of Armenia's Jewish community, has said that she always felt proud of Armenia when she met fellow Jews from other parts of the former Soviet Union: "We always declare everywhere that there has never been antisemitism in Armenia, that Armenia is a good place for Jews to live and, more importantly, that Armenia is quite a stable country in political and social respects". The

title: Police of the Republic of Armenia

text: Police of the Republic of Armenia The Police of the Republic of Armenia (Armenian: Հայաստանի Հանրապետության ոստիկանություն) is the national police of Armenia. The head is Valeri Osipyan, in office since 10 May 2018. The first police service of Armenia was formed in 1918, shoetly before the Russian invasion of Armenia. On April 21, 1920, a "Militia" was formed in Yerevan based on the Soviet model. It was later renamed to the People’s Commissariat of Internal Affairs of the Armenian SSR or the NKVD of the Armenian SSR, which was the Armenian subordinate to the NKVD headquarters in Moscow. In

title: Armenia

text: had the Aramites, which the Greeks called Syrians;... Of the four sons of Aram, Uz founded Trachonitis and Damascus: this country lies between Palestine and Celesyria. Ul founded Armenia; and Gather the Bactrians; and Mesa the Mesaneans; it is now called Charax Spasini." Armenia lies in the highlands surrounding the mountains of Ararat. There is evidence of an early civilisation in Armenia in the Bronze Age and earlier, dating to about 4000 BC. Archaeological surveys in 2010 and 2011 at the Areni-1 cave complex have resulted in the discovery of the world's earliest known leather shoe, skirt, and wine-producing facility.

title: Armenia

text: Union. Armenia recognises the Armenian Apostolic Church, the world's oldest national church, as the country's primary religious establishment. The unique Armenian alphabet was invented by Mesrop Mashtots in 405 AD. Armenia is a member of the Eurasian Economic Union, the Council of Europe and the Collective Security Treaty Organization. Armenia supports the "de facto" independent Artsakh, which was proclaimed in 1991. The original native Armenian name for the country was (""), however it is currently rarely used. The contemporary name ("Hayastan") became popular in the Middle Ages by addition of the Persian suffix "-stan" (place).. However the origins of the

title: Sohaemus of Armenia

text: and Commodus of the Nerva–Antonine dynasty. In the first reign, he ruled from the year 144 until 161. Not much is known about his first reign. The novelist Iamblichus living in Armenia at the time of his rule describes his reign as ‘in succession to his ancestors’. This statement can also refer to his former ancestor Sohaemus of Emesa who lived in the 1st century. In 161 Vologases IV of Parthia, son of the legitimate King Mithridates IV of Parthia, dispatched his troops to seize Armenia and eradicated the Roman legions stationed in the country under the "legatus" Marcus Sedatius

title: Economy of Armenia

text: statistics show that as many 575,000 tourists visited Armenia from abroad in 2009; the government stated earlier in 2010 that the figure will surpass 620,000 in 2010. However, data from the National Statistical Service shows that there were only 65,000 foreigners staying in Armenian hotels in 2009. Ara Vartanian, the chairman of the Armenian Trade and Industry Chamber, thinks that this measure is a far more objective indicator of the tourist influx into the country. In 2012, as many as 843,330 tourists visited Armenia. As of 2010, the agricultural production comprises on average 25 percent of Armenia's GDP. In 2006,

title: The Voice of Armenia

text: judges of the second season (2013–2014) were Shushan Petrosyan, Hayko, Christine Pepelyan and Michael Poghosyan. The coaches of the third season (2014–2015) are Sona, Armen Martirosyan, Eva Rivas, and Hayko. Format was back to Armenia after 2 years of break. The broadcaster has changed the website of that talent show. The coaches of the fourth season (2017) are Arame, Nune Yesayan, Sevak Khanaghyan, and Sofi Mkheyan. The Voice of Armenia The Voice of Armenia (Armenian: Հայաստանի Ձայնը pronounced Hayastani Dzayne) is an Armenian television singing competition created by John de Mol. The first season was broadcast on Armenia TV. The

title: Azerbaijanis in Armenia

text: as Azeri. 13 out of 15 respondents reported being Christian and none reported being Muslim. Some Azeris continue to live in Armenia to this day. Official statistics suggests there are 29 Azeris in Armenia as of 2001. Hranush Kharatyan, the then head of the Department on National Minorities and Religion Matters of Armenia, stated in February 2007: Azerbaijanis in Armenia Azerbaijanis in Armenia () were once the largest ethnic minority in the country, but have been virtually non-existent since 1988–1991 when most either fled the country or were pushed out as a result of the Nagorno-Karabakh War and the ongoing

title: Energy in Armenia

text: and Iranian energy sectors are currently jointly constructing the Iran-Armenia Wind Farm which is set to become the country's largest wind farm, having an installed electric capacity of 90 MW. According to the report of Renewable Energy Roadmap for Armenia () the technical potential of the solar energy in the country is exceeding 1000 MW, or around 2% of the country's annual energy consumption. Solar energy utilization in the country remains low due to solar's tendency for less efficient and less reliable energy generation in comparison with nuclear, natural gas and hydroelectric energy. Armenia is constructing the Jermaghbyur Geothermal Power

title: Where Is My Castle

text: a Top 20 hit on the American and Canadian Country charts, peaking at #11 on the "Billboard Magazine" Hot Country Songs chart, and also peaking at #20 on the Canadian "RPM" Country Tracks chart. The album also charted, peaking at #39 on the "Billboard" Top Country Albums chart upon its initial release in January 1971. Where Is My Castle Where Is My Castle is the fourteenth studio album by American country music artist, Connie Smith. The album was released in January 1971 by RCA Records and was produced by Bob Ferguson. The album's title track became a major hit in

title: Armenia at the Paralympics

text: Armenia at the Paralympics Armenia made its Paralympic Games début at the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta, with just two entries: Gagik Gasparian in powerlifting (men's up to 82 kg), and a four-person team in the mixed crewboat event in sailing. Two years later, Armenia made its Winter Paralympics début, with eight competitors in alpine skiing. The country has participated in every subsequent event of both the Summer and Winter Paralympics, although its delegations have generally been small. No Armenian has ever won a Paralympic medal, though Mher Avanesyan was one of few athletes to have competed at both Summer

title: Armenia at the Paralympics

text: and Winter Games. He competed in alpine skiing in 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2010, and in sailing in 2000. Armenia at the Paralympics Armenia made its Paralympic Games début at the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta, with just two entries: Gagik Gasparian in powerlifting (men's up to 82 kg), and a four-person team in the mixed crewboat event in sailing. Two years later, Armenia made its Winter Paralympics début, with eight competitors in alpine skiing. The country has participated in every subsequent event of both the Summer and Winter Paralympics, although its delegations have generally been small. No Armenian has

title: Armenia–Portugal relations

text: delegation, on 11 July 2001, with a view to improving bilateral economic relations. The Speaker of the Portuguese parliament, João Bosco Mota Amaral, discussed on 19 June 2002, with the Armenian ambassador, the development and strengthening of Armenian-Portuguese interparliamentary relations. Armenia–Portugal relations Armenian-Portuguese relations are the foreign relations between Armenia and Portugal. Neither country has a resident ambassador. Armenia is represented in Portugal through its embassy in Rome (Italy). Portugal is represented in Armenia through its embassy in Moscow. In addition Portugal is represented in Armenia through its honorary consulate on Nalbandyan street in Yerevan. The consul is Mr. Samuel

title: Armenia Bonito, Atlántida

text: Education Center of La Ceiba" is the only high school in Armenia Bonito. It opened on February 10, 2014 and provides a Christian based high school education. Armenia Bonito, Atlántida Armenia Bonito - A "barrio" or "colonia" 7 miles west of downtown La Ceiba in the Atlántida Department in the country of Honduras in Central America. It is located in the northern part of Honduras within view of Caribbean Sea. Population: +/- 3,000 It is sometimes called Armenia Nueva or simply Armenia. The communities of Primer de Mayo and Rodas are in the same vicinity. At the center of the

title: Fauna of Armenia

text: Sevan trout, which made up thirty percent of the fish in Lake Sevan, have virtually disappeared. Southern and south-western Armenia remains the last stronghold for survival of the Persian leopard in the whole Caucasus, in part due to its connectivity with Iran where the main portion of the Persian leopard population exists. The total population size in Armenia numbers no more than 10-20 individuals, including adults, sub adults and cubs. Special calculations were not carry out. By fragmentary data, population in Armenia is accounted not more than 25 individuals. Before being hunted to extinction in the Trans-Caucasus in the 10th