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One of the cradles of civilisation, mountainous Armenia offers visitors some extraordinary natural and cultural treasures in a small parcel of territory. The 1990s saw a profound economic slump in this ex-Soviet state, but recent boomtimes have vastly improved tourist services.
Travel Warning: No Go Zones
Conflict over the status of Nagorno/Karabakh, to the east of Armenia proper, makes this area hazardous to travellers. Borders with Azerbaijan are closed and occasionally dangerous. Borders with Turkey are also closed.
severity: Mid-level alert
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Republic of Armenia
Population
3,020,000
Currency
Name: Armenian Dram
Code: AMD
Symbol: դր.
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Armenian
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +4
Country Dialing Code
+374
Weights & Measures
Metric
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