Armenia

Country in western Asia between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, bordered by Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan-Nakcivan enclave, Iran, Turkey, and Georgia.
Languages: Armenian.
Currency: dram.
Capital: Yerevan.
Population: 2,967,004 (2009 estimate).
Area: 29,800 sq km (11,500 sq mi)
Official Name: Republic of Armenia
Major Cities:
Yerevan
Yerevan is the capital and largest city of Armenia and one of the world's oldest continuously-inhabited cities. Situated along the Hrazdan River, Yerevan is the administrative, cultural, and industrial center of the country. It has been the capital since 1918, the thirteenth in the history of Armenia. The history of Yerevan dates back to the 8th century B.C., with the founding of the fortress of Erebuni in 782 BC by king Argishti at the western extreme of the Ararat plain. After World War I, Yerevan became the capital of the Democratic Republic of Armenia as thousands of survivors of the Armenian Genocide settled in the area. The city expanded rapidly during the 20th century as Armenia became one of the fifteen republics in the Soviet Union. In fifty years, Yerevan was transformed from a town of a few thousand residents during the "first republic," to Armenia's principal cultural, artistic, and industrial center, as well as becoming the seat of national government. With the growth of the economy of the country, Yerevan has been undergoing major transformation, as many parts of the city have been the recipient of new construction since the early 2000s. Today, the appearance of new buildings, roads, restaurants, boutiques, living quarters, etc., have started to give the city a modern, cosmopolitan appearance. ______________________________________________________________________________ Gyumri
The city of Gyumri is conspicuous for the large cemeteries, some full of the victims of the 1988 earthquake. Despite many well-intentioned efforts, the economy of the city remains a shambles ten years after the event. There is still a substantial international presence from various assistance projects. The past few years have seen noticeable progress in housing, as well as business, infrastructural and beautification efforts. As Armenia's largest old town, much of it showing earthquake damage, Gyumri provides the opportunity for very interesting walks. Gyumri's people had a great deal of pride in their city before the earthquake, which is today in large part replaced with despair at the lack of job opportunities.
______________________________________________________________________________ Vanadzor
Vanadzor is a town situated in northern Armenia, in Lori region. It is surrounded by green hills and is built on the banks of Pambak River. Many of the buildings here are built of the pink stone, so common in Armenia. In the outskirts are some big factories, like an ammonia plant.
______________________________________________________________________________ Vagharshapat
The Cathedral was built on top of the pagan temple of Vagharshapat, after it was destroyed by King Trdat.
______________________________________________________________________________ Kapan
Kapan is a nice town built along two rivers that join in southern Armenia. The area has a lot of deep green forests, and a few nice monasteries and fortresses. The city is proof that Soviet architecture need not always look bad.
______________________________________________________________________________ Gavar
Gavar or Gavarr also known as Kyavar; until 1959, Nor Bayezid, Novyi Bayaset, Novo Bayazet, Nor Bayazet, and Nor-Bajaset, then Kamo (named in honor of Bolshevik of the same name) until 1996) is a city and provincial capital of the Armenian province of Gegharkunik. The town is situated in the mountains with an average altitude of 2000 meters above sea level, on a distance of 98 kilometers to the east of the capital Yerevan.
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Artashat
Artashat is a city on Araks River in the Ararat valley, 30 km southeast of Yerevan. Being one of the oldest cities of Armenia, Artashat is the capital of Ararat Province. Modern Artashat is situated on the Yerevan-Nakhichevan-Baku and Nakhichevan-Tabriz railway and on Yerevan-Goris-Stepanakert highnway. The name of the city is derived from Iranian languages and means the "Joy of Arta". Founded by King Artashes I in 176 BC, Artashat served as the capital of the Kingdom of Armenia from 160 B.C. until 120 A.D., and was known as the "Vostan Hayots" or "court" or "seal of the Armenians." Present-day Artashat is mid-sized city and has a population of 25300 people. It is located 5km northwest from historical Artashat. Currently, the town is developing gradually.
______________________________________________________________________________ Goris
Goris is a city in the Syunik Marz of Armenia. Located in the valley of river Goris (Vararak), it is about 240 km away from the Armenian capital Yerevan and 70 km from the Syunik Marz center Kapan. During the 2001 census, the population was 20840. Goris is located in an alpine climate zone, the weather is characterized with mild snowy winters and hot summers. The average temperature in January is –1.3 C and +19 C in July. Annual precipitation level is 700 mm. Goris is famous for the medieval cave-dwellings carved out of the soft rock in the southern part of town.
______________________________________________________________________________ Masis
Masis incorporating the former villages of Narimanlu, Zangibasar, and Ulukhanlu, is a town in Armenia in Ararat Province (marz), located on the left bank of the Hrazdan River, 14km south of Yerevan. The city has a large railroad commodity station that serves Yerevan and which was, until the closing of the border with Azerbaijan, of international significance. The population is 21,376 people (according to a 2001 census). The town is one of the closest to Mount Ararat and Little Ararat. The mountains are visible from most areas of the city. Masis lies between Yerevan and the ancient historic city of Artashat. It's about 8 miles south west of Yerevan towards Mount Ararat. It has a city centre and a marketplace. A total number of approximately 70 5-story buildings, each with 40—60 apartments. It also has a number of villages stretching up to the Aras River bordering Turkey. At nights one can see the Kurdish village lights on Mount Ararat and its mountain ridges. It has 4 seasonal weathers, with very hot (though short) summers and very cold winters.
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