Armenia

Armenia, officially Republic of Armenia, is a country located in the Caucasus region, straddling the border between Europe and Asia. It is bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia to the north, Azerbaijan to the east, and Iran to the south. The capital of Armenia is Yerevan. Armenia is known for its rich history and cultural heritage, being one of the oldest civilizations in the world. It has a strong cultural identity, influenced by Christianity, which was adopted as the state religion in 301 AD, making it the first nation in the world to do so. The country is famous for its historical sites, including ancient churches and monasteries, and for its mountainous landscape, which includes Mount Ararat, an important national symbol, although it is currently located in Turkey. Armenia has a long tradition in music, art, and literature, and its cuisine is known for its rich and varied flavors. Population of Armenia from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 2.93 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 2.96 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 2.96 million inhabitants. Capital (Yerevan): Population in 2020: About 1.1 million inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Yerevan: ~1.1 million Gyumri: ~121,976 Vanadzor: ~86,199 Vagharshapat: ~46,540 Hrazdan: ~41,875 Abovyan: ~43,495 Kapan: ~43,190 Armavir: ~29,319 Gavar: ~20,765 Artashat: ~20,700 Armenia is divided into ten provinces (marzer) plus the city of Yerevan, which has special status. GDP in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 10,550 million Euros. 2019: About 11,536 million Euros. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Public deficit in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 51.3%. 2019: About 49.4%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 20.9%. 2019: About 18.9%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)