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           ARMENIA
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Armenia is the smallest
republic of the former USSR
and part of the former kingdom
of Armenia which was divided
between Turkey, Iran and the
former USSR. It declared
independence from the USSR in
1991. It is a landlocked
Transcaucasian republic, and
its neighbours are Turkey,
Iran, Georgia and Azerbaijan.
The country is very
mountainous with many peaks
over 3000m. Agriculture is
mixed in the lowland areas.
Mining of copper, zinc and
lead is important, and
industrial development is
increasing.

Area (Sq. Km.): 29,800

Population: 3,267,000

Capital: Yerevan

Language:
Armenian

Religion:
Christian

Government Type:
Republic

Currency: Rouble

Embassy:
25 Cheniston Gardens
London
W8 6TG
0171-938-5435

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129