Armenia is one of the most fascinating countries out there. Here are some facts, in a fun quiz form, you should know before you travel to Armenia!
What is the largest city in Armenia?
The city of Yerevan is the largest in Armenia with an area of 86.1 mi² or 223 km²
Which mountain range is Armenia part of?
How many nations border Armenia?
Armenia is bordered on the north by Georgia, on the east by Azerbaijan, on the south by Iran, and on the west by Turkey.
When did the Byzantine Empire first rule Armenia?
The Byzantine and Sassanid Empires divided Armenia in 387 and in 428. Western Armenia fell under Byzantine rule, and Eastern Armenia fell under Sassanid control.
What was the city of Vanadzor called under Soviet rule?
Vanadzor was known as Gharakilisa, then in the Soviet period as Kirovakan, and after the independence of Armenia in 1992, Kirovakan was renamed Vanadzor.
When did Armenia adopt Christianity as its state religion?
The Armenian Apostolic Church was founded in the 1st century AD, and in 301 AD became the first branch of Christianity to become a state religion.
What is Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, also know as?
Yerevan is called "The Pink City" because its buildings were all made of naturally colored volcanic rocks of varying shades of pink.
Who invented the Armenian Alphabet?
The Armenian Alphabet was developed around 405 AD by Mesrop Mashtots, an Armenian linguist and ecclesiastical leader.
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When was the Armenian Genocide?
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