 | WARNING: Although Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a ceasefire agreement to stop the fighting in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh territory, the situation is still dangerous. Do not go to border areas and do not photograph military installations, equipment or personnel. Protests continue in Armenia due to the loss of the war. Be extremely careful and avoid places where protests are held. |
| (Information was last updated Nov 2020) |
Armenia (Armenian: Հայաստան from your life) CaucasiaA state located in and without borders to the sea. Asia and EuropeLocated at the intersection of , this country has a rich culture and history. Capital and largest city Yerevanis .
Regions
| Central Armenia political center of the country Yerevan, religious center Echmiadzin, 4100 m high volcano collage and Gegard and Hor Virap monasteries are in this region. Most of this area is flat and dry land, but the hidden beauty of the Khosrov Reserve is rarely visited. |
| Lake Sevan District This region; It is located in the center of the scenic Lake Sevan at an altitude of 2,000 meters, surrounded by ancient monuments, churches, monasteries and popular beaches. Highlights include the world's largest khachkar cemetery, the beaches near Sevanavank Monastery, and numerous fish and crayfish restaurants along the coast. Various fun-filled activities such as windsurfing can be done in this area. |
| Northern Armenia This mountainous region adjacent to Georgia; It contains many exceptionally beautiful churches and monasteries. These churches can be seen in the Debed River Canyon. |
| Southern Armenia It is a region of Armenia extending south to the Iranian border with interesting caves and Christian monuments. Highlights include Tatev Monastery, Noravank Monastery, Mozrov Cave, Selim Caravanserai, and thousands of petroglyphs atop Ugtasar Mountain. |
Cities
- Yerevan — is the capital and largest city.
- Alaverdi — The Sanahin Monastery and Hagpat Monastery in {{UNESCO}} are located in Debed Canyon here.
- Dilican — popularly known as the "Little Switzerland" of Armenia with its woodlands.
- Echmiadzin It is the religious center of the country.
- goris — ancient cave houses, abandoned rocky villages and the famous Tatev Monastery.
- Gyumri — The second largest city in Armenia. The small old town area still bears scars from the 1988 earthquake but is in a rapid recovery.
- Cermuk It is famous for its hot springs. Chairlifts are under construction.
- Tsagkadzor — Ski resort of Armenia.
- Vanadzor — The third largest city in Armenia.