Quick Data on Armenia
| Short Name | Armenia |
| Capital | Yerevan |
| Long Name | Republic of Armenia |
| Country Code | AM |
| Continent | Asia |
| Total Area | 29,743 sq km |
| Population | 3,021,324 |
| Language | Armenian |
| Nationality | Armenian(s) |
Geography of Armenia
As a country in Middle East, with coordinates at 40 00 N, 45 00 E, Armenia neighbors Azerbaijan 996 km, Georgia 219 km, Iran 44 km, Turkey 311 km. The terrain in Armenia is described as Armenian Highland with mountains; little forest land; fast flowing rivers; good soil in Aras River valley, with an average elevation point of 1,792 m. The climate of Armenia: highland continental, hot summers, cold winters.
| Surface Total | 29,743 sq km |
| Land Surface | 28,203 sq km |
| Water Surface | 1,540 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 1,570 km |
| Neighbor Countries | Azerbaijan 996 km, Georgia 219 km, Iran 44 km, Turkey 311 km |
| Coastline | 0 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | Debed River 400 m |
| Highest Elevation Point | Aragats Lerrnagagat’ 4,090 m |
Resources of Armenia
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being small deposits of gold, copper, molybdenum, zinc, bauxite. The agricultural land occupies 59.70% of Armenia, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 9.10%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 59.70% | 16,837 sq km | 2016 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 2,740 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 9.10% | 2,566 sq km | 2016 est. |
| Other Land | 31.20% | 8,799 sq km | 2016 est. |
Population of Armenia
The population of the country is estimated at 3,021,324 people, with the biggest urban area having 1.086 million YEREVAN (capital) (2020). Known as Armenian(s), the people from Armenia come from diversified ethnic groups such as Armenian 98.1%, Yezidi (Kurd) 1.2%, other 0.7% (2011 est.). The official language is Armenian. Religions: Armenian Apostolic 92.6%, Evangelical 1%, other 2.4%, none 1.1%, unspecified 2.9% (2011 est.).
| Population | 3,021,324 |
| Nationality | Armenian(s) |
| Official Language | Armenian |
| Other Languages | Armenian (official) 97.9%, Kurdish (spoken by Yezidi minority) 1%, other 1% (2011 est.) |
| Birth Rate | 11.9 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 9.5 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 63.30% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 4.4 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
| Hospital Beds Density | 4.2 beds/1,000 population (2014) |
Governing Type of Armenia
Armenia is a parliamentary democracy; note – constitutional changes adopted in December 2015 transformed the government to a parliamentary system. The legal system makes use of civil law system.
| Governing Type | parliamentary democracy; note – constitutional changes adopted in December 2015 transformed the government to a parliamentary system |
| Citizenship by Birth | no |
| Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of Armenia |
| Dual Citizenship | yes |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 3 years |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Armenia
From a population total of 3,021,324, the labor force is 1.507 million (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: fruit (especially grapes and apricots), vegetables; livestock. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: brandy, mining, diamond processing, metal-cutting machine tools, forging and pressing machines, electric motors, knitted wear, hosiery, shoes, silk fabric, chemicals, trucks, instruments, microelectronics, jewelry, software, food processing. Its exports cover unwrought copper, pig iron, nonferrous metals, gold, diamonds, mineral products, foodstuffs, brandy, cigarettes, energy. The main import products are: natural gas, petroleum, tobacco products, foodstuffs, diamonds, pharmaceuticals, cars.
| Exports | $2.361 billion (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $3.771 billion (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | Russia 24.2%, Bulgaria 12.8%, Switzerland 12%, Georgia 6.9%, Germany 5.9%, China 5.5%, Iraq 5.4%, UAE 4.6%, Netherlands 4.1% (2017) |
| Import Partners | Russia 28%, China 11.5%, Turkey 5.5%, Germany 4.9%, Iran 4.3% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $9,500 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 6.951 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
| Internet Users | 1,891,775 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 62.00% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Armenia, statistics sectio
