ARMENIA

Embassy of Poland
in Armenia

Marzes of Armenia
Kotayk
Lori
Shirak
Tavush
Aragatsotn
Armavir
Ararat
VayotsDzor
Syunik
Gegharkunik
YEREVAN

Yerevan
Capital City

Indo European Languages

Armenian
Alphabet

Some Armenian Phrases
Barev!
Hello!
Inchpes es ?
How are you ?
Lav em, shnorhakaloutiun.
I’m fine, thank you.

Adoption of Christianity
The dominant religion in Armenia is Christianity, Christianity was first introduced by the apostles Bartholomew and Thaddeus in the first century AD. In 301 AD Armenia became the first country to establish Christianity as its state religion when St. Gregory the Illuminator convinced Tiridates III, the king of Armenia, to convert to Christianity.

Some Information
94.7% of the population following the Armenian Apostolic Church
4% other Christian Armenians (Catholic and Protestant),
1.3% Yezidi (monotheist with elements of nature worship)

Let’s See What You Know about my Country Now☺
Country Name:
Republic of Armenia
Capital:
Yerevan
Population:
3.200.000 (July 2006 est.)
Language:
Armenian
Religion:
Christianity (Apostolic)
Area:
29,800 km2
Coastline:
0 km (landlocked)
Climate:
Highland continental; hot summers,
cold winters

Sports in Armenia
& Pan Armenian
Games
Chess
Weight Lifting
Football
Greco-Roman Wrestling

6-Jun-2006 Armenia Wins Turin Olympiad!
President of Republic of Armenia, members of the Armenian National Team

Armenian Dishes &
Armenian Bread
Lavash Making
Lahmajo

Armenian Musical Instruments & Dance

Cross-stones (khachkar)

Who Do You Know?
System of a Down
Cher
Andre Agassi
David Nalbandian
Charles Aznavour