Armenia 🇦🇲 is a fascinating landlocked country located in Western Asia, part of the Asia region. Officially known as Republic of Armenia, it is home to roughly 3.0 million people and covers an area of about 29,743 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Armenia — its capital Yerevan, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Armenia on the map
Geographically, Armenia belongs to Western Asia within Asia. Its territory spans approximately 29,743 km², which makes it the 143rd largest country or territory on Earth.
As a landlocked country, Armenia has no direct access to the open ocean, which has shaped its trade routes, cuisine and history in distinctive ways. It shares land borders with Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran and Türkiye.
The capital city is Yerevan, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how armenian life really works.
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Population and languages of Armenia
Around 3.0 million people live in Armenia, making it the 137th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Armenia is called a Armenian.
The main language spoken here is Armenian. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Armenia — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Practical information about Armenia
The official currency is the Armenian dram (AMD, symbol ֏). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Armenia is +374. Websites from the country typically use the .am internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Armenia are its flag, its capital Yerevan, and its approximate population of 3.0 million.
Neighbouring countries
Armenia shares borders with 4 countries:
Fun facts about Armenia
- Armenia's flag emoji is 🇦🇲 — its two-letter country code is AM and its three-letter code is ARM.
- Armenia covers 29,743 km², ranking 143rd in the world by area.
- With about 3.0 million people, Armenia holds the 137th spot in the world population ranking.
- Armenia is a member state of the United Nations.
- Armenia is one of the world's landlocked countries — it has no sea coastline.
Armenia — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Armenia?
- The capital of Armenia is Yerevan.
- What is the population of Armenia?
- Armenia has a population of approximately 3,033,500 people, ranking 137th in the world.
- Where is Armenia located?
- Armenia is located in Western Asia, part of the Asia region. It is a landlocked country.
- What language is spoken in Armenia?
- The main language spoken in Armenia is Armenian.
- What currency is used in Armenia?
- Armenia uses the Armenian dram (AMD).
