Outline of Armenia



The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Armenia:

Armenia – landlocked mountainous country, located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia. A former republic of the Soviet Union, Armenia is a unitary, multiparty, democratic nation-state with an ancient and historic cultural heritage.

General reference

 * Pronunciation:
 * Common English country name: Armenia
 * Official English country name: Republic of Armenia
 * Common endonym(s):  Հայաստան (Hayastan)
 * Official endonym(s):  Հայաստանի Հանրապետություն (Hayastani Hanrapetut’yun)
 * Adjectival(s): Armenian
 * Demonym(s): Armenian
 * Etymology: Name of Armenia
 * International rankings of Armenia
 * ISO country codes: AM, ARM, 051
 * ISO region codes: See ISO 3166-2:AM
 * Internet country code top-level domain: .am

Geography of Armenia


Geography of Armenia
 * Armenia is a landlocked country
 * Location:
 * Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere
 * Eurasia
 * Caucasus
 * South Caucasus
 * Europe
 * Eastern Europe
 * Caucasus
 * South Caucasus
 * Time zone
 * Armenia Time
 * UTC+04:00
 * Extreme points of Armenia
 * High: Mount Aragats 4090 m
 * Low: Debed 400 m
 * Population of Armenia: 3,231,900 – 134th most populous country
 * Area of Armenia: 29800 km2 – 142nd largest country
 * Atlas of Armenia
 * Atlas of Armenia

Neighbours of Armenia
Land boundaries: 1,254 km
 * 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan 787 km
 * 🇹🇷 Turkey 268 km
 * Georgia 164 km
 * 🇮🇷 Iran 35 km

Coastline: none

Environment of Armenia

 * Climate of Armenia
 * Geology of Armenia
 * Protected areas of Armenia
 * National parks of Armenia
 * Wildlife of Armenia
 * Fauna of Armenia
 * Birds of Armenia
 * Mammals of Armenia

Natural geographic features of Armenia

 * Islands of Armenia
 * Lakes of Armenia
 * Mountains of Armenia
 * Volcanoes in Armenia
 * Rivers of Armenia
 * World Heritage Sites in Armenia

Regions of Armenia
Regions of Armenia

Ecoregions of Armenia
List of ecoregions in Armenia
 * Caucasus mixed forests

Administrative divisions of Armenia
Administrative divisions of Armenia
 * Provinces of Armenia
 * List of Armenian provinces by Human Development Index

Provinces of Armenia
Armenia is divided into ten provinces (marzer, sing. marz) and a special administrative division for the capital, Yerevan:
 * Yerevan
 * Shirak
 * Armavir
 * Lori
 * Ararat
 * Kotayk
 * Gegharkunik
 * Syunik
 * Aragatsotn
 * Tavush
 * Vayots Dzor

Cities of Armenia

 * Capital of Armenia: Yerevan
 * Municipalities of Armenia
 * List of cities and towns in Armenia

Demography of Armenia
Demographics of Armenia
 * Census in Armenia
 * Ethnic minorities in Armenia
 * Assyrians in Armenia
 * Greeks in Armenia
 * Jews in Armenia
 * Kurds in Armenia
 * Russians in Armenia
 * Ukrainians in Armenia
 * Yazidis in Armenia
 * Health in Armenia
 * People of Armenia



Armenian Diaspora
Armenian diaspora
 * Armenian population by country
 * Largest Armenian diaspora communities

Government and politics of Armenia

 * Form of government: unitary semi-presidential representative democratic republic
 * Constitution of Armenia
 * Elections in Armenia
 * Central Electoral Commission of Armenia
 * Latest national elections: 2021 Armenian parliamentary election


 * Upcoming national elections: Next Armenian parliamentary election


 * Political parties in Armenia
 * Programs of political parties in Armenia

Branches of government
Government of Armenia

Executive branch of the government of Armenia

 * Head of state: President of Armenia, Vahagn Khachaturyan
 * Head of government: Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan
 * Cabinet of Armenia

Legislative branch of the government of Armenia

 * National Assembly of Armenia

Judicial branch of the government of Armenia

 * Judiciary of Armenia

Constitution of Armenia
Constitution of Armenia
 * Constitutional Court of Armenia

Foreign relations of Armenia


As of 2020, Armenia has established diplomatic relations with 172 separate entities.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ararat Mirzoyan


 * Diplomatic missions in Armenia
 * Diplomatic missions of Armenia
 * List of ambassadors of Armenia
 * List of ministers of foreign affairs

Other:
 * Armenia and the United Nations
 * Armenia–BSEC relations
 * Armenia–European Union relations
 * Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement
 * Armenia in the Council of Europe
 * Armenia–NATO relations
 * Armenia–OSCE relations
 * Visa policy of Armenia
 * Visa requirements for Armenian citizens
 * Armenian passport

International organization membership
Armenia is a member of the following international organizations and treaties:


 * Arab League (observer)
 * Asian Development Bank (ADB)
 * Assembly of European Regions
 * Berne Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats
 * Black Sea Trade and Development Bank
 * Bologna Process
 * British Council
 * Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO)
 * Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)
 * Council of Europe (CoE)
 * Eastern Partnership
 * Energy Charter Treaty
 * Energy Community (observer)
 * Eurasian Customs Union
 * Eurasian Development Bank
 * Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)
 * Eurocontrol
 * Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council (EAPC)
 * Euronest Parliamentary Assembly
 * European Athletic Association
 * European Atomic Energy Community (Cooperation agreement)
 * European Aviation Safety Agency (Pan-European Partner)
 * European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
 * European Broadcasting Union
 * European Civil Aviation Conference
 * European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages
 * European Committee for Standardization (Affiliate member)
 * European Common Aviation Area (Negotiating candidate)
 * European Convention for the Prevention of Torture
 * European Court of Human Rights and the European Convention on Human Rights
 * European Cultural Convention
 * European Higher Education Area
 * European Neighbourhood Policy
 * European Olympic Committees
 * European Organization for Nuclear Research (Cooperation agreement)
 * Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges
 * FIFA and UEFA
 * Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
 * General Confederation of Trade Unions (GCTU)
 * International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
 * International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
 * International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
 * International Criminal Court (ICCt) (signatory)
 * International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol)
 * International Development Association (IDA)
 * International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRCS)
 * International Finance Corporation (IFC)
 * International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
 * International Labour Organization (ILO)
 * International Monetary Fund (IMF)
 * International Olympic Committee (IOC)
 * International Organization for Migration (IOM)
 * International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
 * International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (ICRM)
 * International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
 * International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (ITSO)
 * Interparliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy
 * Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
 * Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
 * Nonaligned Movement (NAM) (observer)
 * Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF)
 * Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)
 * Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)
 * Organization of American States (OAS) (observer)
 * Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC)
 * Pacific Alliance (observer)
 * Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
 * Partnership for Peace (PFP)
 * Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (dialogue partner)
 * Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
 * TRACECA
 * United Nations (UN)
 * United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
 * United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
 * United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
 * United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
 * United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
 * Universal Postal Union (UPU)
 * World Bank
 * World Customs Organization (WCO)
 * World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU)
 * World Health Organization (WHO)
 * World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
 * World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
 * World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
 * World Trade Organization (WTO)

Law and order in Armenia
Law of Armenia
 * Capital punishment in Armenia
 * Crime in Armenia
 * Armenian mafia
 * Corruption in Armenia
 * Law enforcement in Armenia
 * Prosecutor General of Armenia

Social issues in Armenia
 * Human rights in Armenia
 * LGBT rights in Armenia
 * Recognition of same-sex unions in Armenia
 * Freedom of religion in Armenia
 * Pensions in Armenia
 * Social protection in Armenia
 * Tobacco Policy in Armenia
 * Cannabis in Armenia

Military of Armenia


Military of Armenia
 * Command
 * Commander-in-chief:
 * Ministry of Defence of Armenia
 * Forces
 * Air Force of Armenia
 * Army of Armenia
 * List of equipment of the Armenian Armed Forces
 * Navy of Armenia: None
 * Military history of Armenia
 * List of wars involving Armenia
 * Military ranks of Armenia
 * National Security Service of Armenia

Local government in Armenia
Local government in Armenia

History of Armenia


History of Armenia
 * Prehistoric Armenia
 * Urartu
 * Orontid dynasty
 * Artaxiad dynasty
 * Roman Armenia
 * Arsacid dynasty of Armenia
 * Persian Armenia
 * Medieval Armenia
 * Arminiya
 * Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia
 * Russian Armenia
 * Ottoman Armenia
 * Armenian genocide
 * Armenian genocide recognition
 * First Republic of Armenia
 * Armenian SSR
 * Armenia

Culture of Armenia
Culture of Armenia
 * Architecture of Armenia
 * Cuisine of Armenia
 * Beer in Armenia
 * Languages of Armenia
 * Armenian Sign Language
 * List of museums in Armenia
 * Media in Armenia
 * Armenian newspapers
 * Media freedom in Armenia
 * Public Radio of Armenia
 * Telecommunications in Armenia
 * Television in Armenia
 * National symbols of Armenia
 * Armenian Cross
 * Khachkar
 * Armenian eternity sign
 * Coat of arms of Armenia
 * Flag of Armenia
 * National anthem of Armenia
 * Public holidays in Armenia
 * World Heritage Sites in Armenia

Art in Armenia

 * Armenian art
 * Cafesjian Museum of Art
 * National Gallery of Armenia
 * Armenian dance
 * Armenian illuminated manuscripts
 * Cinema of Armenia
 * Armenian National Cinematheque
 * Literature of Armenia
 * Music of Armenia
 * Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest
 * Armenian jazz
 * Armenian opera
 * Yerevan Opera Theatre
 * Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra
 * Armenian rock
 * Theater of Armenia

Religion in Armenia
Religion in Armenia
 * Baháʼí Faith in Armenia
 * Christianity in Armenia
 * Armenian Apostolic Church
 * Armenian Catholic Church
 * Armenian Evangelical Church
 * Armenian Brotherhood Church
 * Hinduism in Armenia
 * Islam in Armenia
 * Judaism in Armenia
 * Neopaganism in Armenia
 * Zoroastrianism in Armenia

Sports in Armenia
Sports in Armenia
 * Armenia at the Olympics
 * Armenian Olympic Committee
 * List of Armenian Olympic medalists
 * Armenian Athletic Federation
 * Armenian Automobile Federation
 * Armenia at the Paralympics
 * Armenian Paralympic Committee
 * Armenian National Disabled Sports Federation
 * Armenian Basketball Federation
 * Armenia national basketball team
 * Armenian Baseball Federation
 * Armenia national baseball team
 * Armenian Biathlon Federation
 * Armenian National Federation of Bodybuilding
 * Armenian Boxing Federation
 * Armenian Darts Federation
 * Armenian Diving Federation
 * Armenian Fencing Federation
 * Armenian Gymnastics Federation
 * Armenian Handball Federation
 * Armenian Mountaineering and Hiking Federation
 * Armenian national ice hockey team
 * Armenian National Rowing and Canoe Federation
 * Armenian National Squash Federation
 * Armenian Powerlifting Federation
 * Armenian Sailing Federation
 * Armenian Shooting Federation
 * Armenian Ski Federation
 * Armenian Snooker And Pocket Billiards Federation
 * Armenian Student Sports Federation
 * Armenian Swimming Federation
 * Armenian Synchronized Swimming Federation
 * List of Armenian records in swimming
 * Armenian Table Soccer Federation
 * Armenian Table Tennis Federation
 * Armenian Taekwondo Federation
 * Armenian Triathlon Federation
 * Armwrestling Federation of Armenia
 * Badminton Federation of Armenia
 * Boxing in Armenia
 * Checkers Federation of Armenia
 * Chess Federation of Armenia
 * Equestrian Federation of Armenia
 * Figure Skating Federation of Armenia
 * Football in Armenia
 * Armenia national football team
 * Armenia national under-21 football team
 * Armenian Premier League
 * Football Federation of Armenia
 * Golf Federation of Armenia
 * Grappling Federation of Armenia
 * Judo Federation of Armenia
 * Karate Federation of Armenia
 * Armenian Kyokushin Karate Federation
 * Armenian Shotokan Karate Federation
 * Mas-Wrestling Federation of Armenia
 * National Archery Federation of Armenia
 * National Federation of Modern Pentathlon of Armenia
 * National Kendo Federation of Armenia
 * Pan-Armenian Games
 * Rugby Federation of Armenia
 * Armenia national rugby union team
 * Sambo Federation of Armenia
 * Skateboarding Federation of Armenia
 * Tennis Federation of Armenia
 * Traditional Wushu Federation of Armenia
 * Volleyball Federation of Armenia
 * Water Polo Federation of Armenia
 * Weightlifting in Armenia
 * Armenian Weightlifting Federation
 * Wrestling in Armenia
 * Wrestling Federation of Armenia

Economy and infrastructure of Armenia
Economy of Armenia
 * Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007): 121st (one hundred and twenty first)
 * Agriculture in Armenia
 * Banking in Armenia
 * Armenia Securities Exchange
 * Central Bank of Armenia
 * Central Depository of Armenia
 * List of banks in Armenia
 * Communications in Armenia
 * Internet in Armenia
 * Companies of Armenia
 * ArmCosmos
 * HayPost
 * Currency of Armenia: Dram
 * ISO 4217: AMD
 * Energy in Armenia
 * Armenian Nuclear Power Plant
 * Electricity sector in Armenia
 * Ministry of Energy Infrastructures and Natural Resources (Armenia)
 * Renewable energy in Armenia
 * Solar power in Armenia
 * Geographical issues in Armenia
 * Mining in Armenia
 * Taxation in Armenia
 * Armenian Customs Service
 * Armenian Tax Service
 * Tourism in Armenia
 * List of World Heritage Sites in Armenia
 * Paragliding in Armenia
 * Visa policy of Armenia
 * Transport in Armenia
 * Airports in Armenia
 * List of airlines of Armenia
 * List of the busiest airports in Armenia
 * Rail transport in Armenia
 * Armenian Railways
 * Railway stations in Armenia
 * South Caucasus Railway
 * Yerevan Metro
 * Roads in Armenia

Education in Armenia
Education in Armenia
 * universities
 * American University of Armenia
 * Armenian State University of Economics
 * Eurasia International University
 * European University of Armenia
 * Fondation Université Française en Arménie
 * National Polytechnic University of Armenia
 * National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia
 * Russian-Armenian University
 * State Academy of Fine Arts of Armenia
 * Yerevan State Medical University
 * Yerevan State University
 * schools
 * Ayb school
 * Children of Armenia Fund
 * Tumo
 * Armenian-language schools outside Armenia