Embark on a 5-day spiritual journey through Armenia, the world’s first Christian nation. Your pilgrimage begins in Yerevan, exploring historic churches and vibrant city landmarks. Experience the sacred aura of Khor Virap and Noravank, followed by a taste of Armenia’s famed wines in Areni. Discover the UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery, the pagan Garni Temple, and breathtaking views of Mount Ararat. Visit Echmiadzin, the spiritual heart of Armenia, along with St. Gayane, St. Hripsime, and the ruins of Zvartnots. Reflect at the Genocide Museum, and enjoy shopping before your journey concludes. This itinerary blends faith, history, and culture, offering a profound experience of Armenia’s Christian heritage.
Official Name:
Hayastani Hanrapetut'yun
short form: Hayastan
int'l long form: Republic of Armenia
int'l short form: Armenia
ISO Country Code: am
Time:
Local Time = UTC +4h
Actual Time: Tue-Oct-24 17:42
Daylight Saving Time (DST+5h) 28 March - 31 October
Country Calling Code: +374
Capital City: Yerevan (pop. 1.2 million)
Other Cities:
Gyumri (pop. 121 000), Vanadzor (pop. 74 000) and Abovian (pop. 54 000),
Echmiadzin (seat of the patriarchate of the Armenian Apostolic Church).
Government:
Type: Republic with a presidential governing system.
Head of state: President
Constitution: Approved in 1995 referendum. (Text of the Constitution in PDF format)
Independence: (from Turkey, the then declining Ottoman Empire) 1918; First Armenian Republic .
21 September 1991 (from the Soviet Union).
Geography:
Location: Asia, in the southern Caucasus.
Total area: 29,800 km² (11,490 square miles)
Terrain: Rugged mountains and extinct volcanoes, one-third of the country is pastureland, forest and woodland cover 12 percent.
Climate:
Continetal, with lower temperatures and more precipitation in higher elevations. In central plateau temperature varies widely with cold winters and hot summers.
People:
Nationality: Armenian(s).
Population: 3.0 million (2015)
Ethnic groups: Armenian 98%; Yezidi 1.2%; Russian, Greek, and other 0.8%.
Religion: Armenian Apostolic Church (more than 90% nominally affiliated).
Languages: Armenian (Hayeren) 96%, Russian, other.
Literacy: 99%.
Natural resources: Small deposits of gold, copper, molybdenum, zinc, alumina.
Agriculture products: Fruit (especially grapes), vegetables; livestock.
Industries: Diamond-processing, metal-cutting machine tools, forging-pressing machines, electric motors, tires, knitted wear, hosiery, shoes, silk fabric, chemicals, trucks, instruments, microelectronics, jewelry manufacturing, software development, food processing, brandy.
Exports - partners: Russia 15.2%, China 11.1%, Germany 9.8%, Iraq 8.8%, Georgia 7.8%, Canada 7.6%, Bulgaria 5.3%, Iran 5.3% (2015)
Imports - partners: Russia 29.1%, China 9.7%, Germany 6.2%, Iran 6.1%, Italy 4.6%, Turkey 4.2% (2015)
Currency: Dram (AMD)
₹67590
₹55500 per person*
*Excluding applicable taxes and Airfare
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