Armenia lies in Western Asia, part of Asia. The long form of the name is Republic of Armenia. The capital is Yerevan.
Its territory runs to 29,743 km², which ranks it 144th of the 250 countries and territories in this dataset — just behind Lesotho and just ahead of the Solomon Islands. That makes it almost exactly the same size as Belgium.
Some 3.0 million people call it home, placing it 137th of 250 by population — between Bosnia and Herzegovina above it and Namibia below. Measured only against its own subregion, it is 11th of 17 in size and 15th in population.
Where Armenia is and what surrounds it
Its reference point sits at 40.0° north and 45.0° east, which puts it in the northern hemisphere, roughly 4,453 km from the equator, in what geographers would call temperate latitudes.
Countries on the same parallel, far away in longitude, include the United States, Spain and North Korea.
Its land neighbours number 4: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran and Türkiye. The largest of them by area is Iran, which is also the most populous. Together those neighbours hold about 191.0 million people.
This is one of the world's landlocked countries. That is true of 45 of the 250 entries here, and it means every shipment in or out has to cross someone else's border first. One of its neighbours, Azerbaijan, is landlocked too. You can see the full picture on the landlocked countries page.
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Population and languages of Armenia
Spread across 29,743 km², that works out at about 102 people per square kilometre, which makes it more crowded than the typical entry on this list. The median across all 250 entries here is about 90 per square kilometre.
The one official language is Armenian. No other entry in this dataset lists Armenian, so on this list it stands alone.
Someone from Armenia is an Armenian.
Inside Asia it places 43rd of 50 by population, and it accounts for under 1% of everyone living in Western Asia.
Currency, domain and dialling code
The currency is the Armenian dram (֏, AMD). No other entry in this dataset uses it, so the currency is specific to Armenia.
If a quiz asks for the capital of Armenia, the answer is Yerevan.
Its internet country code is .am. The international dialling code is +374. Standard country codes: am and ARM.
It holds a seat at the United Nations, one of 193 entries here that do. The other 57 entries are territories, dependencies or observers, which is why totals on this site run to 250 rather than the familiar 195.
Neighbouring countries
Armenia shares borders with 4 countries:
Fun facts about Armenia
- Websites based there use the .am domain.
- Its capital city is Yerevan.
- In land area it is almost exactly the same size as Belgium.
- It is 137th of 250 by population, with about 3.0 million residents.
- It lies about 4,453 km from the equator, in temperate latitudes.
- Armenian is listed as an official language for no other entry in this dataset.
- It shares land borders with 4 countries: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran and Türkiye.
- The Armenian dram is used here and nowhere else on this list.
Armenia — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Armenia?
- The capital of Armenia is Yerevan.
- What is the population of Armenia?
- Armenia has a population of about 3.0 million, which makes it the 137th most populous of the 250 countries and territories listed on this site. Bosnia and Herzegovina sits just above it and Namibia just below.
- What currency does Armenia use?
- Armenia uses the Armenian dram, written ֏ (currency code AMD). No other entry in this dataset uses it.
- What language is spoken in Armenia?
- The official language of Armenia is Armenian. No other entry on this list gives it official status.
- Is Armenia landlocked?
- Yes. Armenia has no sea coast, which makes it one of 45 landlocked entries in this dataset. Everything it imports or exports by sea has to cross a neighbour's territory first, and that transit dependency is a well-documented drag on trade costs.
- Which countries border Armenia?
- Armenia borders 4 countries: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran and Türkiye. Iran is the largest of them by area.
- How big is Armenia?
- Armenia covers 29,743 km², ranking 144th of 250 by land area. That makes it almost exactly the same size as Belgium.
- Where is Armenia located?
- Armenia is in Western Asia, part of Asia. Its reference coordinates are 40.0° north and 45.0° east, roughly 4,453 km from the equator in temperate latitudes.
- Is Armenia a country?
- Yes. Armenia is a sovereign state and one of the 193 UN members listed on this site.
