Capital of Armenia: Yerevan — Facts & 5-Question Quiz
The capital of Armenia is Yerevan. Armenia sits in Asia, has a population of 2,780,469, and uses the AMD. Official languages include Armenian.
Quick facts
- Capital: Yerevan
- Continent: Asia
- Population: ~2,780,469
- Area: 29,743 km²
- Population density: 93.5 people per km²
- Official language: Armenian
- Currency: AMD
- ISO code: AM
How big is Armenia?
By population, Armenia ranks 138th in the world, holding roughly 0.03% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 139th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Armenia has 93.5 people per square kilometre, which is somewhat above the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Asia, Armenia is the 42th most populous country of 48.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Armenia in population are Lithuania (2,750,055) and Jamaica (2,827,377).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Lesotho (30,355 km²) and Belgium (30,528 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Armenian is listed as an official language of Armenia alone, which is unusual — most official languages are shared across borders.
Armenia uses the AMD, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
How to remember Armenia
Mount Ararat, a symbol of Armenia, can be seen from Yerevan even though the mountain stands across the border in Turkey. For the flag, read it top to bottom: red, blue, orange, a sunset over the mountains.
The flag of Armenia: red, blue and orange
🇦🇲 The flag is three horizontal stripes of red, blue and orange. Red stands for the blood shed for freedom, blue for Armenia's skies and hope, and orange for the land and the courage of the people who farm it.
Region and neighbours
Armenia is a landlocked, mountainous country in the South Caucasus, where Eastern Europe meets Western Asia. It shares land borders with 4 countries: Georgia, Azerbaijan, Iran and Turkey. Armenia is landlocked, with no coast on the open ocean.
- Georgia 🇬🇪 — capital Tbilisi
- Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 — capital Baku
- Iran 🇮🇷 — capital Tehran
- Turkey 🇹🇷 — capital Ankara
Three facts about Armenia
- In the year 301 Armenia became the first state in the world to make Christianity its official religion.
- Armenian is written in its own alphabet, which has been in use since the year 405.
- Lake Sevan is the largest lake in Armenia and in the whole Caucasus region.
Sources: Wikipedia: Armenia, Wikipedia: Flag of Armenia, Wikipedia: Yerevan, Wikipedia: Armenian alphabet, Wikipedia: Lake Sevan, CIA World Factbook.
Quiz yourself on Armenia
- Asian capitals quiz — match Armenia to Yerevan
- Asian flags quiz — spot the Armenia flag among its neighbours
- Landlocked countries quiz — Armenia has no sea coast
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Armenia capital quiz tip
The capital of Armenia is Yerevan. Gyumri, the second-largest city, is the usual distractor.
Armenia in Asia
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are China, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Asia is the block Armenia belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Armenia.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Armenia?
The capital of Armenia is Yerevan.
What is the population of Armenia?
About 2,780,469, making it the 138th most populous country in the world.
How big is Armenia?
29,743 square kilometres, ranking 139th by land area, at a density of 93.5 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Armenia use?
The AMD, which no other country uses.
What are the colours of the Armenia flag?
The flag of Armenia is three horizontal stripes of red, blue and orange. Red stands for the blood shed for freedom, blue for Armenia's skies and hope, and orange for the land and the courage of the people who farm it.
Which countries border Armenia?
Armenia shares land borders with Georgia, Azerbaijan, Iran and Turkey.
How can I remember the capital of Armenia?
Mount Ararat, a symbol of Armenia, can be seen from Yerevan even though the mountain stands across the border in Turkey. For the flag, read it top to bottom: red, blue, orange, a sunset over the mountains.
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