| Armenia is a landlocked country in the southern | | | | becoming increasingly popular. |
| Caucasus. Located between the Black and Caspian | | | | Acknowledged as one of the cradles of civilization. It is |
| Seas, the country is bordered on the north and east | | | | a beautiful country with a sophisticated people and a |
| by Georgia and Azerbaijan and on the south and west | | | | long and cultured history. As a result, Armenia is an |
| by Iran and Turkey. | | | | intriguing tourist destination. |
| The climate in Armenia is markedly continental. | | | | Numerous monuments and masterpieces of the |
| Summers are dry and sunny, lasting from June to mid | | | | Ancient era and middle Ages can be found throughout |
| September. The temperature fluctuates between 22 | | | | the country. Tourism in Armenia is rooted in the |
| and 36 degrees. However, the low humidity level | | | | countries historical landmarks and natural attractions |
| mitigates the effect of high temperatures. Evening | | | | such as the water resorts of Lake Sevan, the hot |
| breezes blowing down the mountains provide a | | | | springs of Arzni and Jermuk, the forests of Dilijan, |
| welcome refreshing and cooling effect. Springs are | | | | Aghveran, Tsaghkadzor, Bjurakan and Gugark and the |
| short, while falls are long. Autumns are known for their | | | | mountainous natural caves and cliffs of the Southeast |
| vibrant and colourful foliage. Winters are quite cold with | | | | region. |
| plenty of snow, with temperatures ranging between 5 | | | | The 5165 meter Mount Ararat, geographically located |
| and 10 degrees. Winter sports enthusiasts enjoy skiing | | | | in Turkey, is a national symbol of Armenia and is visible |
| down the hills of Tsakhkadzor, located thirty minutes | | | | from much of the Southwest region. |
| outside Yerevan. Lake Sevan nestled up in the | | | | Yerevan, the ancient capital of Armenia, extends you |
| Armenian highlands, is the second largest lake in the | | | | a warm and friendly welcome. It is one of the oldest |
| world relative to its altitude, 1,900 meters above sea | | | | cities in the world. The earliest recorded settlement |
| level. | | | | there dates back to 782 BC. King Argishty I founded a |
| Armenians have their own distinctive alphabet and | | | | fortress city in the north-eastern part of present day |
| language. The alphabet was invented in 405 AD by | | | | Yerevan, with the following cuneiform inscription, with |
| Saint Mesrob Mashtots and consists of thirty eight | | | | the majesty of God Khald, Argishty, son of Menua, built |
| letters, two of which were added during the Cilician | | | | up this inaccessible castle and named it Erebuni. You |
| period. 96 percent of the people in the country speak | | | | can still see relics from this part of our history at the |
| Armenian, while 75 percent of the population | | | | Erebuni Museum in Yerevan. |
| additionally speaks Russian although English is | | | | |