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Mount Ararat in Turkey which is featured in the center of Armenia’s coat of arms.

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A lot of what Armenia considers to be its “traditional heartland” is located in Turkey. One example of this is Mount Ararat which is able to be seen from Yerevan, is featured in the center of Armenia’s coat of arms, and the home of the mythological gods whose stories are told in Armenian culture.

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Many Armenian’s call Armenia the “Hayk” and call themselves the “Hayer”. The name “Hayk” comes from the legend of a hero named Hayk who left Babylon because of the oppressive King Titanid Bel. Hayk later killed the king and had a son named Aram whose name is the root of Armenia’s name.

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Armenia, the Land of Noah | Full Documentaries - Planet Doc Full Documentaries

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How World War lll affected the Caucasian Republics (History #3)

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How World War lll affected the Caucasian Republics (History #3)

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World War lll affected Armenia the least out of the three Caucasian Republics. This was because they didn’t have the oil reserves that Azerbaijan did or the industrial capacity that Georgia did.

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Armenia got incorporated into the Soviet Union on March 4, 1922. Soviet Armenia benefited greatly from the communist economic system.

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Armenian Apostolic (Orthodox Church) (History #5)

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Armenian Apostolic (Orthodox Church) (History #5)

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Most Armenians today belong to the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church. This is telling of the history that Armenian's have with religion

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Second War For The Nagorn Karabakh (History #18)

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Second War For The Nagorn Karabakh (History #18)

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September 2020 was the latest escalation of the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan for Nagorno Karabakh. The Armenians were not properly equipped, so they were defeated within a few weeks. Russian President, Putin issued an agreement that gave Azerbaijan much of what it was asking for, but peace between the two countries is still a long ways away.

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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Major cities hit as heavy fighting continues - BBC News

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Armenia before and after the Velvet Revolution (History #17)

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Armenia before and after the Velvet Revolution (History #17)

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The 2018 Velvet Revolution in Armenia was a huge opportunity for Democratic Development. The protests drew on the long history of civil society and opposition organizing in Armenia.

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Armenia's velvet revolution – the way to democracy | Globale Themen erklärt | #SRFglobal

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On August 23, 1990 Armenia declared its independence but it was not fully recognized until September 21, 1991. This was only a year before the collapse of the Soviet Union.

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While the "Union and Progress" party continued to rise, the situation of the Armenians of Turkey did too. The "Young Turks" advocated that the Turkish race was or should be superior in the territories of the Ottoman Empire.

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End of Armenian Independence (History #15)

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End of Armenian Independence (History #15)

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Near the end of the 14th century, Cilicia was invaded by the Mamluks. When they invaded the last king, Leo VI fled to Paris where he died trying to promote another crusade. This was the end of Armenian Independence.

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The Second Armenian Empire (History #14)

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The Second Armenian Empire (History #14)

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When Tigranes II the Great was the leader, Greater Armenia extended from the Caucasus to present-day Turkey, to Syria and Lebanon, and from the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea to the Mediterranean. Since it stretched to three seas it was nicknamed "the Kingdom of the Three Seas". This is how the second Armenian Empire was born. The second Armenian Empire's location is still a mystery today.

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Alexander the Great & The Persian Kingdom (History #13)

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Alexander the Great & The Persian Kingdom (History #13)

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The invasion of Alexander the Great completely destroyed the Persian Empire and led to its fall. When this happened, because Armenia was previously subjected to the Persians, Armenia was split into two regions: Great Armenia and Little Armenia.

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In manuscripts and sacred texts during that time the Urartu Kingdom was also referred to as the “Kingdom of Ararat”. The states nearby interchangeably used “Armenia” and “Urartu” to refer to the country. This is important because later on the Kingdom of Uratu was replaced by the Kingdom of Armenia.

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Introduction to the Kingdom of Urartu (Ancient Armenia / Eastern Anatolia)

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Most Historians trace the origins of Armenians to a tribe called the Hayasa-Azzi who lived in the western part of the Armenian plateau. Since it was so close to the Hittite Empire violent fights would break out and this kept happening until Hittites defeated the Hayasa-Azzi.

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The Unknown History of Hayasa - Were they Armenian?

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Chess is a Compulsory Subject in Schools (Interesting Fact #4)

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Chess is a Compulsory Subject in Schools (Interesting Fact #4)

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In Armenia all students have to take a chess class. There are also many chess tournaments held at the Tigran Petrosian Chess House in Yerevan.

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Chess Music - Enhance Your Playing Experience

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Ivan Aivazovsky was a painter who is considered one of the great masters of marine art. He is also Armenian, Russian, and Ukrainian.

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Yerevan is also known as the "Pink City" (Interesting Fact #5) 

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Yerevan is also known as the "Pink City" (Interesting Fact #5) 

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Yerevan is also known as the "Pink City". This is because of its buildings were all made of naturally colored volcanic rocks of varying shades of pink.

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Only One Percent Uses Renewable Energy (Negative #5)

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Only One Percent Uses Renewable Energy (Negative #5)

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Only one percent of the whole country uses renewable energy source. This could be a con for people who are very environmentally conscious.

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Renewable Energy Song  | Songs about Energy

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In Armenia the public transport is cheap throughout the whole country. For someone moving to Armenia without a car, this would be a huge plus.

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The flag was initially used between 1918 and 1921 before it was adopted by the Armenian Supreme Soviet and approved by the National Assembly of Armenia in June of 2006. The flag is not similar to previous Armenian flags which included carvings of objects used to represent God.

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Flag of Armenia : Historical Evolution (with the national anthem of Armenia)

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Ruben Arutchyan and Gagik Abrahamyan are the artists who designed the emblem. They made so that there was symbolism in each piece. One example is the eagle symbolizing power, strength, penetration, movement, and will. Another example is the cross inside the shield which symbolizes their Christian heritance and belief.

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The Armenian Genocide was when the Armenian people and their identities in the Ottoman Empire during WW1. Armenian people were killed and deported during this genocide. A lot of people today still do not recognize the event as a genocide and downplay the severity of the situation.

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First Armenian Political Parties (History #9)

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First Armenian Political Parties (History #9)

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The first Armenian political party with a platform, a central body, and an official publication was the Armenakan party. Mkritch Portukalian was a distinguished American figure whose actions caused the founding of the Armenakan party. He opened two different schools and each time he opened a school he one of which was in Van, and the Armenians in Van worked out their political principles and these ideas were what led to the Armenakan party.

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A large number of Armenians lived in Azerbaijan until the 1980s when they had to flee the country. There was a lot of ethnic violence and conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Now very few Armenians remain in Azerbaijan.

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There is evidence that even before the Armenian alphabet was created there was a pagan oral literature. Using these languages were unintelligible to the common people which is why Mesrop Mashtots created the Armenian alphabet.

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It snows in Armenia during the Winter and sometimes even the spring! If you are not fond of the cold this would be a disadvantage.

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Despite Armenia being in the middle of the world map it is difficult to get to and from Armenia. The country is landlocked has many mountains. There are only direct flights to certain and countries and most flight leave late at night. This could be a downside for people who have family in Armenia that they want to see or people who live in Armenia that love to travel.

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Remote village life in Armenia (How people here live)

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Kim Kardashian is a reality tv star and socialite. She is also Armenian. She has spoken about being baptized in Armenia and wanting to marry an Armenian man.

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Kim Kardashian says “How are you” in Armenian

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Gif of a woman having a hard time looking for a job which would be common in Armenia

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Lack of Job Opportunities (Negative #1) 

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Lack of Job Opportunities (Negative #1) 

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Due to the small population of Armenia, there is a lack of job opportunities. If someone was moving to Armenia without a job already lined up, they would most likely face this issue.

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The population in Armenia is quickly dwindling. Most young people who live there either want to move or have moved already. This small population could be a downside for people looking to make large friend groups or go to big parties in Armenia.

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Andy Serkis is one of Hollywood's most prominent actors. He is also one of the few Armenian actors in Hollywood. His mother is British and his father is Armenia.

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Cher is a singer and actress who is also Armenian. Her father was an Armenian truck driver.

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Charles Aznavour (Interesting People #4)

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Charles Aznavour (Interesting People #4)

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Charles Aznavour is known as the "French Frank Sinatra". He is also Armenian. He has always been an advocate for the Armenian cause through his charity work and effort to share the tragic history of the Armenians.

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Charles Aznavour, an advocate for the Armenian cause

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The World's Oldest Winery (Interesting Fact #2)

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The World's Oldest Winery (Interesting Fact #2)

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Armenia was not associated with before archaeologists found the world's oldest winery in a cave near the village of Areni. The winery is said to be 6100 years old.

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Armenia has its own Alphabet (Interesting Fact #3)

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Armenia has its own Alphabet (Interesting Fact #3)

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Armenia has its own alphabet and it is one of the most advanced in the world. The alphabet contains 36 letters.

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First country to adopt Christianity (Interesting Fact #1)

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First country to adopt Christianity (Interesting Fact #1)

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Armenia was the first country to adopt Christianity. Today, 97% of the population in Armenia are Christians. Because of this, the churches in Armenia are known to be very beautiful.

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In Armenia, along the northern coast of the Black Sea, the weather is great for those who love the weather of the Mediterranean. So, those who are looking for that should consider moving to Armenia.

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The Mediterranean Climate - Secrets of World Climate #6

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As a result of being one of the oldest states developed in the world with roots in Mesopotamia, Armenia is extremely rich. This could be an interesting and positive fact for people who enjoy history.

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Gif of saving money which is what Americans would be doing if they moved to Armenia.

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It is cheaper to live in Armenia than the US (Positive #2)

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It is cheaper to live in Armenia than the US (Positive #2)

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Living in Armenia is 43% cheaper than living in the US. If you are looking to spend your money more wisely then Armenia would be the place to do so.

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In Armenia, there are many exotic species that you can't find in the US. Some examples of this are the Persian gazelle and the Armenian viper. If you are an animal lover this could be seen as a positive.