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Picture	Public Holidays January 1: New Year (Amanor) (official holiday, observed) New Year is celebrated for an entire week, beginning on December 31. It most closely resembles Christmas in the USA with its focus on gifts, baking and laying the table for family and friends.more...

Picture	International Associations in Armenia A list of associations, government agencies and NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) for travelers interested in more than just touring.more...

Picture	Money and Banking The Armenian national currency is the dram ("AMD"). Paper notes are issued in denominations of 500, 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000 and 50,000 AMD. Coins are 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 AMD.more...

Picture	Business Hours Offices can open at 9 a.m. but generally business hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shops are often open until 10 or 11 p.m.more...

Picture	Electricity Armenia’s electricity is 220V, 50 hertz. Visitors from the USA and Japan will want to bring an adaptor/converter with them to convert from 110V 60 hertz. They are available at most travel shops.more...

Picture	Tourism Info Centers Yerevan The ArmeniaInformation Visitor Information Center is located on Nalbandian Street, one block north of Republic Square (Metro: H’raparak).more...

Picture	Weights and Measures Armenia uses the metric system to calculate weights and measures. Weight is calculated in grams and kilograms. One kilogram equals 2.2 pounds. Twelve ounces equals 0.34 kilograms (or 340 grams). One pound (16 ounces) equals 450 grams, or 0.45 kilograms.more...

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03.12.09 | Maral , Lebanon

This is a great website!!!!! Congratulation!! Armenia is the most fabulous country in the world, I love Armeia.

30.03.09 | Igor , Czech Republic

This country is one of the most wonderful places on earth! It’s a paradise for travelers – beautiful nature, historical heritage, pleasant climate, very nice and friendly people, good and healthy food, no crime – well, what else can I say? I hope this country will always keep its uniqueness and will never get spoiled by western culture!!! Thanks to all Armenian people who made my trip here wonderful.

30.03.09 | Raffi Kojian , United States of America

I traveled a lot in Armenia for over a year, and can attest to the true beauty of this country and its hidden gems… happy trails!

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Adoption of Christianity

Armenia was the first country to adopt Christianity as a state religion, 79 years before Rome.

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