Armenia Quick Facts…
Official Name | Republic of Armenia |
Common Name | Armenia – /ɑɹˈmi.ni.ə/ |
Nationality | Armenian(s) – noun, Armenian – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1991 (from the Soviet Union) |
Administrative Divisions | 11 provinces |
Total Population | 3.0 million (#139) with 63.7% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Yerevan (capital city) |
Major Languages | Armenian (official) |
Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
Internet Access | 79% of total population |
Currency | Drams (AMD) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $44.6 billion – 2022 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $16,100 (#103) – 2022 estimate |
Total Area | 29,743 sq km / 11,484 sq mi (#142) with 5.2% water area |
Geographic Region | Asia – Western Asia |
Bordering Countries | Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Turkey |
Bordering Water Bodies | None |
National Anthem: “Mer Hayrenik” (Our Fatherland)