As a former Soviet Republic lying in the Caucasus region situated between Asia and Europe, Armenia has a rich and ancient culture. Armenian history extends for over 3,000 years. Landlocked, Armenia is bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia to the north, Iran to the south, Azerbaijan to the east, and Azerbaijan’s Naxcivan exclave to the southwest.
Armenian is the only official language of the country. The main foreign languages spoken are Russian and English. Due to its Soviet past, most of the old population can speak Russian quite well.
Armenian cuisine is closely related to eastern and mediterranean cuisine; various spices, vegetables, fish, and fruits combine to present unique dishes. The main characteristics of Armenian cuisine are a reliance on the quality of the ingredients rather than heavily spicing food, the use of herbs, the use of wheat in a variety of forms, of legumes, nuts, and fruit (as a main ingredient as well as to sour food), and the stuffing of a wide variety of leaves.
The climate in Armenia is markedly highland continental. Summers are hot, dry and sunny, lasting from June to mid-September. The temperature fluctuates between 22 and 36 °C (72 and 97 °F) with low humidity level. Evening breezes blowing down the mountains provide a welcome refreshing and cooling effect. Springs are short, while autumns are long. Autumns are known for their vibrant and colorful foliage. Winters are quite cold with plenty of snow, with temperatures ranging between -10 and -5 °C (14 and 23 °F).
Presently, there are 26 state universities (4 of which internationally managed), and more than 42 private higher education institutions operating in the Republic of Armenia. More than 7,000 international students from around 40 countries study in Armenia. The universities comprise of highly qualified physician and health care professionals. The education imparted is european standard and recognised by WHO & MCI.
COUNTRY CAPITAL: Yerevan
CURRENCY : Armenian Dram(AMD)
DIALING CODE : +374
POPULATION : 2,951,745
COUNTRY AREA :29,743 km2/11,484 sq mi
GDP : $32.893 Trillion
RELIGION : Christianity
LANGUAGE :Armenian
WEATHER : -5°- 10°C in winter 22°C -36°C in summer
DISTANCE/FLIGHT TIME : 3,192 km 10h:40m
Eligibility:
* 50% in 10+2
(45% for SC/ST/OBC) with PCB from a recognized board.
* NEET Qualified
