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• One of the most ancient countries of the world. • Safest Country in the world. • The First country to adopt Christianity in 301AD. Its history as a nation began more than 7000 years ago. • Founded in 782 BC (before Jesus Christ), as the capital of the bronze-age Urartian kingdom, Yerevan is older than Rome. • Yerevan is also known as ‘SILICON VALLEY of the East’ and ‘BERLIN of eastern Europe’. • Biblical Mount Ararat - Noah's Ark after the Great Flood, mentioned in Bible. • The first church in the world was built in Armenia (Holy Etchimiadzin). • ‘Wings of Tatev’ is the longest reversible cableway in the world (5752 m), recorded in the Guinness World Records. • World’s Longest Zip-Line is in Armenia. • Armenian Music and Dance is world famous for their unique style and traditional ways. • The Best Symphonies of the world consists of many Armenian Musicians and Orchestra Conductors. • Armenia is a CHESS Superpower in the whole world (Chess is a compulsory subject in schools). • Nestled in the Caucasus mountains, between the Black Sea & Caspian Sea. • Fascinating landscapes, snow-capped mountains, lush forests, fast flowing river canyons, dramatic gorges, world's oldest churches, prehistoric monasteries and fortresses. • Armenian hospitality, the unique national cuisine, amazing beverages, the rich culture and history as well as the old traditions and customs. • Most ancient and captivating East European country, brimming with UNESCO World Heritage sites. • The world’s first textbook of arithmetic problems was created by an Armenian mathematician. • Armenia is one of the only mono ethnic countries in the world (97% of the people living in Armenia are Armenians and the remaining small percentage is made up of different ethnic minorities). • Armenian bread LAVASH is in the list of UNESCO world Heritage. • 4 different colors in landscapes in 4 different seasons (spring, summer, autumn, winter). • Armenian alphabet is one of the most advanced in the world. • Yerevan is one of the oldest cities in the world, older in Rome • Armenia is the homeland of Apricot. • Armenian Diaspora is world famous. • Areni Winery is the oldest winery in the world. • Armenian Brandy (cognac) is world ranking. |