At least once in your life you need to visit the amazing country of Armenia. It attracts fans of both sightseeing and relaxing holidays. Almost 97% of the population are native Armenians. Also, almost most of them profess Christianity. Mount Ararat is the symbol of Armenia. Next, we suggest reading more unique and interesting facts about Armenia.
1. The name of the Armenian apples came precisely from the Armenian people.
2. Churchill drank Armenian brandy daily.
3. The symbol of Armenia is Mount Ararat.
4. In 1921, Mount Ararat became part of Turkey.
5. For twenty generals and two marshals of the USSR, the Armenian village of Chardakhly is the homeland.
6. In 1926, the first Yerevan power plant was built.
7. Armenia became the first state to adopt Christianity at the state level.
8. In 1933, the first Yerevan tram line began to operate.
9. In 2002, the first photo information agency was opened in Yerevan.
10. The first textbook of arithmetic problems was compiled by the Armenian scientist David Invincible.
11. The first Armenian educational institution - Yerevan State University was founded in 1921.
12. The height of Mount Ararat is 5165 m and is one of the highest mountains in Eurasia.
13. During the reign of King Tigran, Armenia was the most powerful country in the world.
14. The largest picture gallery in the republic was established in 1921.
15. More than 17 thousand monuments of painting are in the Armenian art gallery.
16. Republic Square is the largest square in Yerevan.
17. Ordzhonikidze Avenue is the longest street in Yerevan.
18. Melik-Adamyan street is considered the shortest street in Yerevan.
19. "Cold Water of Yerevan" - the smallest sculpture in Armenia.
20. The largest family in Armenia lives in the Southwest region.
21. The first small school for working children was opened in 1919.
22. In 1927, the first broadcast of Yerevan Radio went on the air.
23. The first pharmacy in Armenia is located on Pharmacy Street.
24. Palace of Youth, was once the tallest building in Yerevan.
25. "Kozerna" - the oldest cemetery in Armenia.
26. In the SKK them. K. Demirchyan is the largest concert hall in Yerevan.
27. Cinema "Hayrarat" is the youngest cinema in Yerevan.
28. The largest meteorite in Armenia is located in the Armenian State Geological Museum.
29. One of the largest bridges in Europe - the Great Soviet Bridge in Yerevan.
30. "Mother Armenia" is the largest monument in Yerevan.
31. The central stadium “Hrazdan” is the largest stadium in Yerevan.
32. The highest monument in Armenia is over 56 meters high.
33. Stone of volcanic origin tuff is the most popular stone in Armenia.
34. The oldest cinema in Armenia is the Nairi cinema.
35. In 1919 the oldest educational institution in Armenia was founded.
36. In 1930, the oldest salon “Hanoyang” was opened.
37. The monument to the heroic epic David of Sasun weighs more than 3.5 tons.
38. The use of large amounts of salt is a characteristic feature of Armenian cuisine.
39. One of the most ancient cities on the planet is Yerevan, the capital of Armenia.
40. In 787, Yerevan was founded by King Urart Argishti.
41. There are seven million people in the Armenian diaspora around the world.
42. The Armenian Genocide took place in 1915.
43. Apricot is a living symbol of Armenia.
44. Armenian cognac is of high quality throughout the world.
45. The famous chess player Garry Kasparov is half-Armenian.
46. The Tatev monastery complex is included in the UNESCO list.
47. Armenia took the weakest 45th place in hockey in 2006.
48. There were twenty emperors of Armenian origin in Byzantium.
49. The Armenian alphabet is considered one of the three most perfect in the world.
50. In 585, Kiev was founded by the Armenian prince Sambat Bagratuni.
51. The Armenian alphabet was created by Mesrop Mashtots.
52. Armenia adopted Christianity in 301.
53. Some scientists consider the Armenian nation the most intelligent nation on the planet.
54. In 1926, the first Armenian waterproofing was built.
55. Old Nork is the highest located district of Yerevan.
56. The Armenian commander summoned his soldiers to the sacred battle with the Persians with the words "Conscious death - immortality."
57. Armenian is called one of the three most perfect alphabets in the world.
58. In 1868 the first museum was founded on the territory of Armenia.
59. Traditional Armenian musical instrument - duduk.
60. Leather lace-up moccasins are considered the oldest in the world in the Armenian museum.
61. The capital of Armenia, Yerevan, is 29 years older than Rome.
62. Armenia is not recognized by the only country in the world - Pakistan.
63. Apples or apricots are called Armenian plums.
64. The world's first textbook was created by an Armenian mathematician.
65. The longest swim in the world was carried out on Lake Sevan.
66. One of the oldest countries in the world is Armenia.
67. In 1659, a throne was created for the Armenian king from diamonds in the Gothic style.
68. In the north of Asia there is Armenia, which borders on Georgia, Turkey and Iran.
69. Almost 30 thousand square meters area of Armenia.
70. The population of Armenia is over 3 million people.
71. More than 90% of the population is Christian.
72. At the beginning of the 19th century, the main part of Armenia became part of Russia.
73. In 1918 the independence of Armenia was proclaimed.
74. In 1992, Armenia became a member of the UN.
75. Armenia has a wide year-round tourism profile due to its pristine nature.
76. There are a large number of medical resorts in Armenia.
77. The state of Urartu was once located on the territory of modern Armenia.
78. More than 100 thousand years ago, people settled in the territory of modern Armenia.
79. Armenians are considered one of the most ancient peoples of the world.
80. Weaving is the first popular Armenian craft.
81. In 428 the Armenian kingdom of Great Armenia existed.
82. One of the most ancient Armenian churches is the Armenian Apostolic Church.
83. In 405, the Armenian alphabet was created.
84. Biblical Mount Ararat is considered the main symbol of Armenia.
85. In the 12th century, Yerevan became the capital of Armenia.
86. The oldest winery in the world is located in the Birds Cave.
87. The world's oldest collection of medieval manuscripts is located in Yerevan.
88. The most delicious apricot in the world is grown on the Ararat plain.
89. Armenia is included in 40 international organizations.
90. One of the largest lakes in the world forms the Armenian Lake Sevan.
91. A huge underground lake is located in the Ararat Valley.
92. Aragats is the highest point in Armenia.
93. Armenia is considered one of the first centers of metallurgy in the world.
94. Yerevan was founded more than 2800 years ago.
95. In the 1450s, Armenia was part of the Oman Empire.
96. Armenia became part of the USSR in 1922.
97. In 1991, Armenia joined the Commonwealth of Independent States.
98. On 5 July 1995, the Constitution of Armenia was adopted.
99. In 166 the first Armenian city of Artashat was founded.
100. In the 95s, Armenia was considered the most developed country in the world.
