Armenia
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Introduction
Capital: Yerevan
Population
Total Population:
3,009,162
Annual growth rate:
-0.1%
Density:
107 inhabitant/km²
Urban population:
63.9%
Population of main cities including suburbs:
Yerevan (1,220,000); Gyumri (150,000); Vanadzor (100,000); Vagharshapat (60,000); Hrazdan (50,000).
Ethnic Origins:
Armenian 97.9%, Yezidi 1.3%, Russian 0.5%, other 0.3%.
Official Language:
Armenian
Other languages spoken:
Russian is spoken by almost all Armenians due to the proximity with Russia.
Business language:
Business language within the country is Armenian. If commercial activities concern foreign countries, English is used. Due to geografic proximity, russian is also used.
Religion:
Armenian Apostolic 95%, other Christians 4% (Roman Catholic, Russian Orthodox), Yezidi (monotheist with elements of nature worship) 1%.
Literacy rate:
99.4%
Local time:
It is %T:%M %A in YerevanExchange rate on :
National currency: Armenian Dram (AMD)Country overview
Type of State:
Armenia is a republic based on parliamentary democracy.
Type of economy:
A young republic with a positive economic growth, member of the WTO and CIS..
A developing country eager to attract foreign investment thanks to positive economic reforms and which is open to market economy.
A developing country eager to attract foreign investment thanks to positive economic reforms and which is open to market economy.
HDI*:
0,777/1
HDI (world rank):
83rd/177
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an indicator which synthesizes several data such as life expectancy, level of education, professional careers, access to culture etc.
Telecommunication
Telephone code:
To call from Armenia, dial 00
To call in Armenia, dial +374 (followed by the city code).
To call from Armenia, dial 00
To call in Armenia, dial +374 (followed by the city code).
Internet suffix:
.am
Computers:
31.9 per 100 inhabitants
Telephone lines:
19.4 per 100 inhabitants
Internet users:
5.6 per 100 inhabitants
Foreign trade in figures
| Foreign trade indicators | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
| Imports of goods (millions USD) | 1,130 | 1,196 | 1,593 | 1,921 | 2,797 |
| Exports of goods (millions USD) | 696 | 738 | 1,005 | 1,025 | 1,197 |
| Imports of services (millions USD) | 276 | 432 | 531 | 615 | 793 |
| Exports of services (millions USD) | 207 | 333 | 411 | 485 | 580 |
Source: World Bank
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