Armenia
General Facts
Area: 29,743 km2 (11,484 sq miles)
Capital City: Yerevan
Population: 2,927,816 (2016 estimate)
Official Languages: Armenian
Boarding Countries: Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Iran
Coastline: None
Currency: Dram (AMD)
Government: Semi-Presidential Republic
Climate
Armenia's climate ranges from subtropical to alpine-like in the mountains. The mean temperature in midsummer is 25°c (77°f). In midwinter, the mean temperature is 0°c (32°f). Rainfall is infrequent. The capital city receives 33 cm of rain annually (13 in), though more rainfall occurs in the mountains.
Five Largest Cities/Towns:
1. Yerevan (1,093,485)
2. Gyumri (148,381)
3. Vanadzor (101,098)
4. Vagharshapat (49,513)
5. Hrazdan (40,795)
