Area
total: 29,800 sq km
water: 1,400 sq km
land: 28,400 sq km
Land boundaries
total: 1,254 km
border countries: Azerbaijan-proper 566 km, Azerbaijan-Nakhichivan
exclave 221 km, Georgia 164 km, Iran 35 km, Turkey 268 km
Capital
Yerevan
Population
3,330,099
Time
Middle European, plus 3 hours in relation to Europe.
Electricity
Voltage 220V
Airport & Airlines
Air access to Armenia is through the international
Airport "Zvartnots", which is 20min driving from the center of Yerevan, the
capital of Armenia.
With Armenian Airlines you can arrive to Yerevan from Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam,
Istanbul, Dubai, Athens, Aleppo, Beirut, Teheran, Moscow.
With British Airways, you can come from London,(London - Tbilisi - Yerevan).
With Austrian Airlines you can reach Yerevan from Vienna.
With Aeroflot, you can travel from Moscow.With Chech Airlines you can arrive
to Yerevan from Praha.
Land access to Armenia is through Georgian - Armenian border (2 points): Bagratashen
(Sadakhlo) in the North - East, and Bavra in the North - West, as well as
through Iranian - Armenian border ( Meghri).
Accomodation
In Armenia different class hotels are provided from
** to *****.
There is a great number of very well B&B and guesthouses, which may suit
to visitor's requirement. Most of these offer shared and individual WC and
bathroom and accommodate groups of 4-12 people (single and double rooms).
Catering
Full board and half board are offered. In Yerevan
the best restaurants and cafes are offered. Breakfast usually is provided
in the hotels. When traveling in countryside a picnic lunch is available.
Inland Transport
Depending on the size of groups different types of vehicles are provided.
For large groups air-conditioned buses (40-45 seats) are provided.
For groups of 10-16 persons middle buses are provided.
For smaller groups air conditioned minibuses are provided (3-9 seats).
To individual travellers cars (1-2persons) are offered.
VISA
All foreign visitors are required to get a visa. Armenian visas are issued
in the Armenian embassies abroad, or at Armenian boarder (for 3 days with
later extending).
Health and Insurance
Tourists are advised to make insurance arrangements in their countries. Medical
facilities are excellent in Armenia. Medical service in our company is provided
by the best specialists.
HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate
0.01% (1999 est.)
Language
The official language is Armenian. Most of the people also speak Russian and
understand English.
Money
Local currency is Dram. The major foreign currencies can be easily exchanged
through numerous exchange offices.
Climate
Armenia is situated in a subtropical climatic zone, boasting 300 days of sunshine
a year.
Summertime: May to October. The weather is warm and pleasant with an average
temperature +25C.
Wintertime: Mid November to mid March. The weather is relatively cold with
snow in the mountainous regions. The average temperature is -5C. Autumns are
mild with long golden days. Best time to visit: from the beginning of April
to the end of October.
Water
The quality of drinking water is excellent and tap water is safe throughout
the country.
