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Armenia: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Armenia: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Yerevan
- Population
- 3.1 million
- Area
- 29,743 km²
- Currency
- Armenian Dram (֏)
#136 by population · #139 by area · #113 economy in the world · #83 by population density
Population and society
Population of am, 1960–2025. From 1.9 million in 1960 to 3.1 million in 2025. Its peak: 3.6 million in 1991.
- Population density
- 108 per km² (rank 83 of 194)
- Urban population
- 65.9% (2025)
- Under 15
- 19% (2025)
- Over 65
- 14.4% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 1.70 (2024)
- Internet users
- 81.3% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $29.2B (rank 113 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 12.9% (2025)
- Inflation
- 3.3% (2025)
- Forests
- 11.8% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 2.5 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 400 m (Debed)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Mer Hayrenik (Մեր Հայրենիք)
- Official name
- Հայաստանի Հանրապետություն
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official language
- Armenian
- Calling code
- +374
- Internet domain
- .am
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Demonym
- Armenian
Geography
- Continent
- Asia
- Neighbouring countries
- Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Turkey
- Highest point
- Mount Aragats (4,090 m)
- Largest city
- Yerevan, the capital
- Access to the sea
- No (landlocked)
History and politics
- Form of government
- Parliamentary republic
- Independence from
- Soviet Union (1991)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $9,474 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 78.3 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.811 (rank 69 of 193)
Provinces in figures
| Flags | Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aragatsotn | Ashtarak | 128,941 (2022) | 2,756 | |
| Ararat | Artashat | 248,982 (2022) | 2,090 | |
| Armavir | — | 253,493 (2022) | 1,242 | |
| Gegharkunik | Gavar | 209,669 (2022) | 5,349 | |
| Kotayk | Hrazdan | 269,883 (2022) | 2,086 | |
| Lori | Vanadzor | 222,805 (2022) | 3,799 | |
| Shirak | Gyumri | 235,484 (2022) | 2,681 | |
| Syunik | Kapan | 114,488 (2022) | 4,506 | |
| Tavush | Ijevan | 114,940 (2022) | 2,704 | |
| Vayots Dzor | Yeghegnadzor | 47,369 (2022) | 2,308 | |
 | Yerevan | — | 1,106,300 (2024) | 227 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Its flags over time
Armenia · 1918–1922- Armenia · 1990–today
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Armenia?
Yerevan
How many people live in Armenia?
3.1 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Armenia?
Armenian Dram
What is the official language of Armenia?
Armenian
What is the calling code of Armenia?
+374
Which countries border Armenia?
Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, and Turkey
What is the highest point of Armenia?
Mount Aragats (4,090 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.