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Travel warningwarn:In September 2020, Armenia andAzerbaijanThe army justNagorno-KarabakhAfter a large-scale conflict, he declared a state of war. Many governments advise against traveling to Nagorno-Karabakh and its surrounding military-occupied areas, and travel within 5 kilometers of the Armenian border.
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capitalYerevan
currencyArmenian Dram (AMD)
1 AMD = 0.0018 EUR
population2,930,450(2017)
Power Systems220 volts / 50 Hz (European plug, Schuko)
country code 374
Time zoneUTC 04:00, Armenian Standard Time
LanguageArmenian
Emergency call112, 101 (fire department), 102 (police agency), 103 (emergency medical service)
Driving directionright

Republic of Armenia, Commonly known asArmenia, Is the one inWest AsiaofTranscaucasianRegional republican countries. Also regarded asEastern Europea part of. capitalYerevan. The land lies between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, and is adjacent to the westTurkey, North neighborGeorgia, DongweiAzerbaijan, South AccessIranAnd the enclave of AzerbaijanNakhichevanAutonomous republic. Independence fromSoviet Union. Currently, Armenia and Azerbaijan have disputes over the Nagorno-Karabakh territorial dispute, as well asTurkeyExists forArmenian GenocideThe problem of historical cognition. In recent years, the presidents of Turkey and Armenia have exchanged visits between the two countries, aiming to repair relations and rebuild communication and dialogue.

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Map of Armenia and the separated Nagorno-Karabakh
Central Armenia
The political center of Armenia, there are many museums and cultural sites in Yerevan, the religious center of Ekmyadin, the 4,100-meter-high Aragat volcano, and the monasteries of Gerhard and Helep. Most of this area consists of the flat and dry Alat Valley, although few people visit the hidden beauty of the Kosrov Reserve.
Sevan Lake District
The area is beautiful at 1900 meters highSevan LakeAs the center, the lake is surrounded by ancient monuments, churches and monasteries, as well as popular beaches. Highlights include the world’s largest cross cemetery, the lake beach near Savannahwang Abbey, and the many fish and crayfish restaurants along the coast. In recent years, windsurfing has been reintroduced into the list of recreational activities.
North Armenia
Adjacent to the northGeorgiaThis mountainous area includes many beautiful churches and monasteries. The Derby River Gorge is also here; and the remote Sharm eddin area is rarely visited and is the most beautiful attraction in Armenia.
South Armenia
A particularly beautiful area of ​​Armenia extends south to the Iranian border, interesting caves, and remote and beautiful Christian monuments. Highlights include Tatev Monastery, Nolavank Monastery, Mozrov Caves, Selim Caravan, and thousands of petroglyphs on Ughtasar Mountain.
Nagorno-Karabakh
A slaveAzerbaijanSplit outIn factAn independent republic. The local Armenians have close ties with Armenia and can only enter the area through Armenia. Local capitalStebanekert, Nagorno-Karabakh with 140,000 inhabitants, about 55,200 people live in Stebanekert.

relatedNagorno-KarabakhareaThe travel brochure is here withAzerbaijanwithArmeniaIntroduced separately, its government has not been recognized by any UN member state, but it should be regarded as actual control of this area. This does not mean that we approve or oppose the opinions of either party.

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When visiting the local church, be careful to talk quietly and dress conservatively.

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