Armenia
Armenia is a country located in the Caucasus region of Eurasia, between Europe and Asia. It is bordered by Georgia to the north, Russia to the northeast, Azerbaijan to the east, and Iran and Turkey to the south. The official language of Armenia is Armenian, and the country has a population of approximately 2.9 million people. The capital and largest city is Yerevan.
Armenia has a long and rich history, with influences from various cultures and empires, including the Persians, the Romans, the Byzantines, the Arabs, the Mongols, the Ottoman Empire, and the Russian Empire. The country has many historical and cultural sites, such as the Monastery of Geghard, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The country has a unitary parliamentary constitutional republic system of government. The President is the head of state and the Prime Minister is the head of government. The country has a unicameral parliament, known as the National Assembly.
Armenia’s economy is based on agriculture and industry, and it is heavily dependent on Russia for economic support. The country has a rapidly growing service sector and a small but growing high-tech industry. The country is also well known for its rich culture, delicious cuisine and a strong wine industry.
Armenia has ongoing disputes with neighboring Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region, which is internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan but is controlled by ethnic Armenians. The region has been a source of tension and sporadic violence since the late 1980s and escalated into a full-scale war in the early 1990s. A ceasefire was signed in 1994, but no final peace agreement has been reached, and the region remains a source of tension.
