Presentation of Armenia : Geography

Country's official name :

Armenia

Capital:

Yerevan

Population of main cities including suburbs:

Yerevan (1,220,000) ; Gyumri (150,000) ; Vanadzor (100,000) ; Vagharshapat (60,000) ; Hrazdan (50,000)

Area:

29,740 km²

Type of Climate :

The climate in Armenia is continental with hot, dry summers and cold winters. There is also a great climatic variety in the country. The coldest month is January, with the average daily temperature ranging between -13°C and 1°C. The hottest months are July and August with the temperatures ranging between 30°C and 35°C. The wettest months are from May and June and the driest month is January.

Local Time:

It is %T:%M %A In Yerevan

Summer Time Period :

Summer starts in June and ends in September.

Official Language:

Armenian

Other Languages Spoken:

Russian is spoken by almost all Armenians due to the proximity with Russia.

 

Business Language(s):

Business language within the country is Armenian. If commercial activities concern foreign countries, English is used. Due to proximity, Russian is also used.

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