Asia/Western Asia
Armenia
Yerevan
3.1 Mio
29 743 km²
Armenian dram
Landlocked
Armenian
Historical Events
860 BC - Establishment of Urartu
The first Armenian state of Urartu was established, marking the beginning of organized Armenian governance.
301 - Adoption of Christianity
Armenia became the first state in the world to adopt Christianity as its official religion.
1045 - Fall of the Bagratid Kingdom
The Bagratid Kingdom of Armenia fell, ending a significant era of Armenian autonomy.
1918 - Declaration of Independence
The First Republic of Armenia declared independence following the Russian Revolution.
1920 - Incorporation into Soviet Union
Armenia was incorporated into the Soviet Union as the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic.
1991 - Independence from the Soviet Union
Today’s Republic of Armenia became independent during the dissolution of the Soviet Union.