Armenia

Armenia (officially known as the Republic of Armenia) is a landlocked country located in the South Caucasus region, which is considered the border between Eastern Europe and Southwestern Asia. It is geographically situated in the northwest of the Armenian Highlands. To the north, it borders Georgia, to the east, Azerbaijan, to the south, Iran, and to the west, Turkey. Armenia occupies an area of 29,743 km² and has a population of 3 million. The capital is Yerevan, the official language is Armenian, and the overwhelming majority of the population adheres to Christianity. Administratively, the republic is divided into 10 provinces, which in turn consist of communities endowed with local self-government. The largest province by area is Gegharkunik Province, which includes Lake Sevan, occupying about one-sixth of the Republic's territory with a basin area of around 5,000 km². Other major cities in Armenia include Gyumri, Vanadzor, and Ejmiatsin.