Armenia Directory

Armenia or The Republic of Armenia is located in Eurasia and is a landlocked mountainous region. The country has common borders with countries like Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Iran. Armenia was a part of the Soviet Union and gained Independence and attained the status of an individual nation on the 23rd of August, 1991. Inspite of several economic difficulties and hurdles at the onset the country has been able to overcome all the negativities and come out with flying colours. The country is located between 38 deg and 42 deg N latitudes and 43 deg and 47 deg E longitudes. Christianity is the religion followed by a majority of the population. Armenia has a very rich cultural past. It enjoys a continental type of climate. The country is rich in a number of resources like gold, copper, zinc and lead. Armenia has made a steady progress through the years and has gained international recognition for its growth and development. With both agriculture and industry being well-developed, the well-defined economic reforms have ensured that the country steadily and firmly marches on the path of growth and development.