Interesting Armenia Facts
Armenia is a landlocked country located in Eurasia where it is bordered by Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran and Turkey. It stretches across 29,743 km2 of land. The estimated overall population of Armenia is thought to be more than 2,930,450.
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Armenia Fact File: Continent: Eurasia * Country Name(s): Armenia, Republic of Armenia * Location: Europe/Asia * Bordering: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran and Turkey * Capital City: Yerevan * Size: 29,743 km2 * Estimated Population: over 2,930,450 * Currency: Armenian dram (AMD) * Language(s): Armenian * Country Code: +374
Interesting Armenia Facts for Kids
Interesting Facts for Kids 1: Size & location facts
Armenia belongs to the continent of Eurasia (Europe and Asia), where it has a landlocked position and is bordered by Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran and Turkey. There are seven continents in the world: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Antarctica, Australia (Oceania). Europe is the second smallest continent in the world, it has 51 countries, with some countries belonging to both Europe and Asia, spans a total area of 10,180,000 km2 and forms 6.8% of the world's landmass. Asia is the world's largest continent, it has 48 countries, with some countries belonging to both Asia and Europe. It occupies a total area of 43,820,000 km2 and forms 29.5% of the landmass of the world. Armenia is a landlocked country that spreads across a total area of approximately 29,743 km2. It is a small country on the border of Western Asia and Eastern Europe.
Interesting Facts for Kids 2: Population facts
The population of this Eurasian country is in excess of 2,930,450 people. The majority of Armenia's inhabitants reside in Yerevan which is the country's most populous city. Armenia has an average population when compared to most other countries across the world, its overall population density is approximately 110 people per sq km. The estimated population of Europe is 738,442,000 and Asia 4,393,296,000. Europe has the second smallest population in the world and Asia has the largest. The continents in order of population, starting with highest population first, are: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Australia (Oceania Region) and Antarctica. The total population of the entire world is in excess of 7.6 billion people.
Interesting Facts for Kids 3: Capital & major cities
The capital of Armenia is Yerevan. The names of other major cities located in this country are Gyumri, Vanadzor, Vagharshapat, Hrazdan and Abovyan.
Interesting Facts for Kids 4: Country borders
The following information provides a guideline to the approximate border lengths of Armenia:
Azerbaijan 996 km, Georgia 219 km, Iran 44 km, Turkey 311 km.
Interesting Facts for Kids 5: Climate and geography facts
The climate of Armenia can be described as highland continental with varying temperatures dependant on elevation. The summers are hot and the winters are cold and snowy. The geography of Armenia consists of highland regions with mountains, rivers and small areas of forest land. The largest lake in Armenia is called Lake Sevan (Sevana Lich) and it is located in the Caucasus Mountain region. Lake Sevan is one of the largest freshwater, high-altitude lakes in Asia and Europe. The lowest point of Armenia is the Debed River at 400m, and the highest point of elevation is Aragats Lerrnagagat' at 4,090m.
Interesting Facts for Kids 6: Natural Resources of Armenia
Natural resources can be defined as materials and substances that occur naturally on Earth. Natural resources are very important across the world, and can be exploited for economic gain. An individual country's natural resources can depend on many factors including the climate, geography and location. Some countries, such as Russia, The United States, Saudi Arabia and Canada, are rich with natural resources, where as others have practically none. Food, construction and transport are three primary examples of uses of natural resources. The following information provides examples of these uses: fish occurs naturally in streams, rivers, lakes and oceans, and can be caught for food consumption. Wood/timber can be extracted from forests for construction purposes, i.e. to build homes and furniture. Crude oils can be refined into different kinds of fuels in order to power vehicles/cars. The natural resources found in Armenia include gold, copper, molybdenum, zinc and bauxite.
Interesting Facts for Kids 7: Language facts
The official language of Armenia is Armenian. Another language that is spoken on a much smaller scale is Kurdish.
Interesting Facts for Kids 8: Religion facts
The main religion of Armenia is Armenian Apostolic at approximately 92% of the population. Around 1% are Evangelical. The remaining population either belongs to other religions or no religion at all.
Interesting Facts for Kids 9: Symbols of Armenia
Every country has its own unique culture, history and identity. Flags, symbols, emblems, mottos, songs, anthems and colors are used by countries across the world to represent national pride and identity. These national symbols are forged through a nation's unique history and can represent both hardship and prosperity, embodying freedom, strength and unity. Flags, emblems, songs, mottos and colors reflect the past, present and future hopes of a country, and create an important image to the rest of the world. National symbols can include a mixture of things that are symbolic to a country such as animals, birds, flowers, trees, geographical features, tools of agriculture, crops, and tools of war. The following facts depict some of the national symbols, songs and colors that are important to Armenia:
National symbol(s): Mount Ararat, eagle, lion
National colors: red, blue and orange
National Anthem/Song: Mer Hayrenik (Translation: Our Fatherland)
National Holiday(s): Independence Day, 21 September (1991)