Armenia
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Yerevan
- Population: approx. 2.8 million
- Languages: Armenian (official)
- Area: 29,743 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+4 (AMT)
- Currency: Armenian Dram (AMD)
- Flag Colors: Red, blue, orange
- National Holiday: September 21 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: Mer Hayrenik
- Neighboring Countries: Georgia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Turkey
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Yerevan
- Gyumri
- Vanadzor
- Vagharshapat (Echmiadzin)
- Abovyan
- Kapan
- Hrazdan
- Armavir
- Artashat
- Ijevan
- Gavar
- Goris
- Charentsavan
- Ararat
- Sevan
Top 15 Highlights
- Lake Sevan & Sevanavank Monastery
- Geghard Monastery (UNESCO)
- Garni Temple (Greco-Roman Colonnaded Building)
- Khor Virap Monastery (Panoramas of Mount Ararat)
- Echmiadzin Cathedral & Churches (UNESCO)
- Tatev Monastery & 'Wings of Tatev' Cable Car
- Tsaghkadzor Ski Resort & Kecharis Monastery
- Yerevan Cascade & Cafesjian Center for the Arts
- Noravank Monastery
- Haghpat Monastery (UNESCO)
- Matenadaran (Ancient Manuscript Museum, Yerevan)
- Sanahin Monastery (UNESCO)
- Dilijan National Park ('Armenian Switzerland')
- Areni-1 Cave Archaeological Site
- Republic Square & Dancing Fountains (Yerevan)
Climate and Nature
Armenia experiences a continental highland climate with hot, sunny summers and cold, snowy winters. Mountainous terrain defines the country, situated at an average elevation exceeding 1,800 meters. Geography features rugged ranges, deep river gorges, volcanic plateaus, the expansive alpine Lake Sevan, and forests in Dilijan.
Culture and Gastronomy
Armenia takes pride in its ancient Christian heritage and artistic traditions, including Duduk wind music and carved Khachkar stone crosses. Gastronomy focuses on fresh, herbs-infused ingredients. Signature dishes include Lavash (traditional thin flatbread), Khorovats (grilled meat skewers), Ghapama (stuffed pumpkin), and brandy.
Economy
The Armenian economy relies on mining (extracting copper, gold, and molybdenum), agriculture, viticulture, and a rapidly expanding information technology sector. Remittances from the global Armenian diaspora alongside expanding cultural tourism serve as key pillars of development.
Did you know?
- In 301 AD, Armenia became the first nation in the world to adopt Christianity as its official state religion.
- The 'Wings of Tatev' aerial tramway holds the Guinness World Record for the world's longest non-stop double track cable car line (5,750 meters).
- Archaeologists in the Areni-1 cave discovered both the world's oldest known leather shoe (approx. 5,500 years old) and the earliest known winery complex.
- Traditional Armenian flatbread Lavash is inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
- Biblical Mount Ararat remains the historical national symbol of Armenia, even though the peak resides just across the border in modern-day Turkey.
Live footage: Discover Armenia via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Armenia and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Armenia: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Armenia: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Armenia in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
