Geographical data:
The Republic of Armenia is situated on the boundary of Southern Caucasus and Front Asia and occupies the Northern- Eastern part of Armenian plateau. The highest point of this plateau is the Mount Ararat 5165 m. The RA occupies the territory of 29 800 sq. km and borders Georgia in the North, Azerbaijan on the East, Turkey on the West and Iran on the South. The average height above sea level is 1800 meters; the highest point is Mt. Aragats -4090 m; the lowest point is the gorge of river Debed 380 m. The greatest extent is 360 km. The climate is dry, continental.



State structure:
Armenia is a Republic. The head of the State is President. The Highest Legislative Body is the National Assembly (Parliament). The main Executive Body is the Government. The capital of Armenia is Yerevan. The administrative- territorial division: 11 regions (marzes) (including Yerevan). The official state language is Armenian. The national currency is Dram.



Population:
The population of Armenia is about 3.7 million. The population of Yerevan is 1.2 million. 97% of population is Armenians. The Russians, Ukraines, Kurds, Greeks and Assyrians live in the republic too. Approximately 4 million of Armenians live beyond the boundaries of Armenia, predominantly in Russia, USA, France, Iran, Georgia and in the countries of Near East.

Religion:
Armenia is the first country in the world to adopt Christianity as a state religion (in 301). The designation of the church is Armenian Apostolic church. The administrative and spiritual center of AAC is located in city Vagharshapat. The head of the church is The Catholic of All Armenians. The main religious holidays are:
January 6- The Christmas and Baptism
February 13- The Purification
April 7- Annunciation
In April-Easter
In July-Trasfiguration            
September 8- The Blessed Virgin birth
September 21-Independence day




Holidays and Memorial days:

January 1 - New Year
January 6 - Armenian Christmas
January 28 - Army Day
March 8 - International Women Day
April 7 -Day of Maternity and Beauty
April 24 - 1915 Genocide Victims' Commemoration Day
May 1 - International Labor Day
May 9 -Victory and Peace Day
May 28 -First Republic Day
July 5 -Constitution Day
September 21 - Independence Day
December 7 -1988 Earthquake Victims' Commemoration Day



Climate - Armenia experiences two natural phenomena unique to mountainous regions: an "eternal spring", with wildflowers blooming in valleyes and mountainsides well into August, and an "eternal winter" on the snow-capped crests of the country's tallest mountains.
Spring begins early in the Ararat Valley, with irises,tulips and gladioli, blooming in March. Further north, at Tsaghkadzor, steady snowfalls allow for a lively ski season from the end of November to April.
By summer, the wildflowers in the Ararat Valley reach their peak. Spring rains give way to fair weather and by late June, Yerevan begins its hot season while the rest of the country, especially in the most mountainous regions, experiences a mild summer climate.
Autumn is truly a glorious season in Armenia.The climate is refreshingly mild. September and October are pleasant months, with warm days and cool nights.
As would be expected of most mountainous regions, winters in Armenia are cold. The country experiences heavy snowfalls, perfect for winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding.

Cusine - It's a must to taste the  national cuisine,if it's your first time in Armenia. You cannot but the armenian"dolma","khashlama" or "harisa" (from the word "hari sa"-"stir this" in English),the later has its own history defining 40 days of Musaler battles.Franz Werfel describes this history in his book "40 Days of Musa Dagh".