Armenia

Where is Armenia?

Armenia is in Western Asia, Asia, bordering Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Türkiye. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Yerevan

Continent

Asia

Subregion

Western Asia

Population

2,951,776

Land area

29,743 km²

ISO codes

AM / ARM

Languages

Armenian

Coastline

Landlocked

Currency

Armenian dram (AMD)

Calling code

+374

Internet domain

.am

How Armenia compares

Armenia ranks 133rd of 194 countries on this site by population and 138th by land area — roughly 0.04% of their combined population. In Asia it ranks 40th of 46 by population and 37th by area. It has no coastline. It shares land borders with 4 other countries.

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Flag of Armenia: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Armenia flag breaks down as 33.4% red, 33.3% blue and 33.3% orange.

• 33.4% red
• 33.3% blue
• 33.3% orange

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. Armenia was the first nation to adopt Christianity as a state religion, in 301 CE.
2. The Armenian alphabet, created by Mesrop Mashtots in 405 CE, has 39 letters and its own distinctive script.
3. Mount Ararat, a national symbol of Armenia, rises just across the border in present-day Turkey.
4. Lavash flatbread and the apricot are so central to Armenian life that both are tied to UNESCO heritage lists.
5. Chess is woven into national culture — it is taught in schools and Armenia has produced many top players.

Bordering countries

• Azerbaijan
• Georgia
• Iran
• Türkiye

Armenia: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Armenia?

The capital of Armenia is Yerevan.

What continent is Armenia in?

Armenia is in Asia, specifically the Western Asia subregion.

What is the population of Armenia?

Armenia has a population of roughly 2,951,776 people, across a land area of 29,743 km².

What language is spoken in Armenia?

The main language of Armenia is Armenian.

Which countries border Armenia?

Armenia shares a land border with 4 countries: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran and Türkiye.