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About Armenia |
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General Information |
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Official title: Republic of Armenia
Capital: Yerevan
Population: 3.8 million
Area: 29.800 square kilometers
Independence declared: 21.09.1991
Religion: Christianity
Language: Armenian
Currency: Dram/AMD/(1AMD=100lumas,
exchange rate: 571 AMD=1USD, 03.2002)
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The
Flag Of The Republic Of Armenia |
The state flag is a rectangular panel with three equal horizontal
stripes of red, blue and orange colors (from top to bottom).
The proportion of width to length is 1:2.
The state flag is identical in size and colors to the state
flag of the First Armenian Republic (1918-1920).
The color red symbolizes the blood shed by the Armenian people
in its struggle for independence, the color blue symbolizes
the clear sky of Armenia and the color orange symbolizes the
creative drive of the nation. |
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The
Coat OF Arms Of The Republic Of Armenia |
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central shield of the coat of arms bears the charges of four
royal Armenian dynasties: the Artaxids, the Arshakids, the Bagratunis
and the Rubinyans (the Kilikian kingdom). These surround the
depiction of mount Ararat with the outline of Noah’s ark
resting on the peak.
The silver waves of lake Van are at the foot of the mountain.
The shield is supported by a lion and an eagle that symbolize
the spirit, the power, forbearance and velour.
A sword at the bottom represents the struggle of the Armenian
people for Freedom and Independence, while the quill and cereal
spikes symbolize its creative talent and peaceful character. |
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