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	Armenia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Republic of Armenia, or Armenia (Armenian:Հայաստան, Hayastan, Հայք, Hayq), is a landlocked Eurasian country in the Caucasus region, bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia to the north, Azerbaijan to the east, and Iran and the Nakhichevan exclave of Azerbaijan to the south.
		Armenia was a regional empire with a rich culture in the years leading up to the 1st century, spanning from the shores of the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea and the Mediterranean Sea during the rule of Tigranes the Great.
		Armenia was the first nation to adopt Christianity as a state religion, in AD Over 93% of Armenian Christians belong to the Armenian Apostolic Church, a form of Oriental (Non-Chalcedonian) Orthodoxy, which is a very ritualistic, conservative church, roughly comparable to the Coptic and Syrian churches.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Armenia (2985 words)

	The EU's relations with Armenia - Overview
		Armenia is invited to enter into closer political, economic and cultural relations with the EU, to enhance cooperation, and to share responsibility for conflict prevention and resolution in the surrounding region.
		With the approval of the Country Strategy Paper in December 2001, TACIS assistance to Armenia in the period 2002-2006 is focussing on continued support for institutional, legal and administrative reform as well as on support in addressing the social consequences of transition.
		Armenia finally achieved independence from the Soviet Union in September 1991, following a referendum in which 94% of the population voted in favour of secession.
	europa.eu.int /comm/external_relations/armenia/intro (3030 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Armenia
		Armenia is the name given to a mountainous strip of land situated in the southwestern portion of Asia.
		Although the name "Armenia" occurs twice in the Vulgate, the regular biblical designation of the country is "Ararat", a name which is doubtless identical with the "Urartu" of the cuneiform inscriptions.
		Lesser Armenia is a field cultivated chiefly by Jesuit missionaries, and, unlike the rest, their efforts are confined to the Armenians.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/01736b.htm (4390 words)

	Armenia
		Armenia was rebuilt and industrialized during the Soviet period and remained a part of the USSR until it declared it independence in September 1991.
		Armenia covers 11,500 square miles in the southern Caucasus, which is an area slightly larger than the state of Maryland.
		Turkish Armenia was the scene of numerous massacres from 1892 to 1894, in which it is estimated that almost 300,000 Armenians were killed.
	members.tripod.com /~stelka/Armenia.html (1192 words)

	Discover Armenia
		Tourism in Armenia is rooted in the country's historical landmarks and natural attractions such as the water resorts of Lake Sevan,the hot springs of Arzni and Jermuk, the forests of Dilijan, Aghveran, Tsaghkadzor, Bjurakan and Gugark, and the mountainous natural caves and cliffs of the Southeast region.
		Armenia - acknowledged as one of the cradles of civilization - is a beautiful country with a sophisticated people and a long and cultured history.
		Armenia is located in the southern Caucasus and is the smallest of the former Soviet republics.
	www.armeniaemb.org /DiscoverArmenia (2142 words)

	Armenia
		The coat of arms of the Republic of Armenia depicts, in the center on a shield, Mount Ararat with Noah's ark and the coats of arms of the four kingdoms of historical Armenia.
		The capital of the Republic of Armenia is Yerevan.
		The national flag of Armenia was confirmed on 23 August 1991 by Decision of the Armenian Supreme Council.
	flagspot.net /flags/am.html (650 words)

	Overview - Armenia Country Guide - World Travel Guide
		Armenia was the first country to adopt Christianity as its state religion in AD 301.
		To explore Armenia is to delve into history: from Erebuni, an archaeological site studded with over 200 ancient rock engravings; and Ughtasar, an ancient fortress perched on top of a mountainous plateau; to countless monasteries and churches embedded in dramatic landscape.
		Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, is one of the oldest cities in the world, founded nearly 2800 years ago during the time of ancient Babylon.
	www.worldtravelguide.net /country/country_guide.ehtml?o=17&NAV_guide_class=CountryGuide&NAV_Region=17 (461 words)

	Human Rights Watch: Europe and Central Asia : Armenia
		In 1996, Armenia applied for membership in the Council of Europe, an organization whose primary role is to strengthen democracy, human rights and the rule of law throughout its member states.
		We believe that the widespread pattern of violations that we found in Armenia -- combined with the climate of impunity for their perpetrators -- is indicative of the government's lack of commitment to the rule of law.
		Armenia's application to the Council is currently under review, and we are deeply concerned by our recent findings that show that the government is falling well below the standards expected for membership.
	www.hrw.org /doc?t=europe&c=armeni (1137 words)

	Urartu/Armenia
		From 550 onward, Armenia was a satrapy of the Achaemenid empire; the satrap had his palace in Yerevan (ancient name unknown).
		Armenia (Akkadian Uratu; Old Persian Armina): ancient kingdom, situated along the river Araxes (modern Aras), the Upper Tigris and the Upper Euphrates.
		The western part of Armenia became part of the Roman world and was included in the province Cappadocia.
	www.livius.org /arl-arz/armenia/armenia.html (1404 words)

	Caucasus Region Country Analysis Brief
		Armenia has privatized much of its electricity industry, and much of the country's distribution network (map shown here) is either owned or operated by foreign investors.
		The European Union (EU), however, is pressuring Armenia to shut the plant earlier, as it considers Metsamor to be a safety risk due to flaws in the plant's Soviet-designed reactors and the region's seismic activity.
		Armenia and Georgia are relatively small producers and consumers of energy, however important oil and gas transit routes cross these countries.
	www.eia.doe.gov /emeu/cabs/caucasus.html (2454 words)

	Armenia
		Armenia's land borders with Turkey, Azerbaijan, and the Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan remain closed and continue to be patrolled by armed troops who stop all persons attempting to cross.
		Armenia does have emergency police and medical services, but they may take time to reach remote regions.
		SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES: Armenia remains largely a cash-only economy.
	travel.state.gov /travel/armenia.html (2096 words)

	ARMENIA TV COMPANY
		Armenia TV is busting open the world of entertainment with an exclusive three-years contract with Hollywood's legendary Warner Brothers Studios.
		Armenia TV's new dramatic series is about Anastasia, her two identical sisters and their extravagant lives.
		For the first time in Armenia WIMBLEDON 2005 will be broadcast from The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club live on ARMENIA TV Channel for 14 days during June 20–July 3, 2005.
	www.armeniatv.am (348 words)

	Armenia News
		The head of the Armenian branch of a U.S. education charity on Tuesday dismissed as "slander" allegations by Armenia's state television that she is illegally financing political activities of her husband and...
		Armenia's influential Prosecutor-General Aghvan Hovsepian dismissed on Friday persisting speculation about his intention to form his own political party and contest next year's parliamentary election.
		Armenia News continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
	www.topix.net /world/armenia (678 words)

	USAID Europe and Eurasia: Armenia
		Since its independence, Armenia has emerged as a strategically important country in the Caucasus, and its progress towards becoming a stable, European-oriented, democratic country with a transparent, market-based economy is important to U.S. security and economic interests in the region.
		U.S. ties to Armenia are many and varied, ranging from the cultural bond of the large Armenian-American Diaspora community to diverse personal connections, commercial interests, and broader political relationships.
		In addition, a settlement of the Nagorno Karabagh conflict and a rapprochement between Armenia and Turkey are both important U.S. foreign policy goals.
	www.usaid.gov /locations/europe_eurasia/countries/am (823 words)

	ArmeniaNow.com - Independent Journalism From Today`s Armenia
		Armenia’s First Man became First Grandfather this week with the birth of grand daughter Bella.
		For the first time in Armenia, this week a hotel has received a star rating quality certificate from the Ministry of Trade and Economic Development.
		A reporter visiting Narek Karapteyan (his name has been changed due to the nature of the charges) on Thursday found the 18-year old with a swollen face and bruises under his eye in the Yerevan hospital where he has been transferred for treatment.
	www.armenianow.com (915 words)

	Armpatent / About Us
		Further the Intellectual Property Agency of the Republic of Armenia was established by merger of the above two organizations (the Republic of Armenia Government Decree № 197 from 6 March 2002), which has the status of separate division acting within the Ministry of Trade and Economic Development.
		About Us Intellectual property protection system in Armenia is formed by the establishment of the Patent Office under the Government of the Republic of Armenia (the Republic of Armenia Government Decree № 54 from 26 January, 1993) and the National Agency of Copyright (the Republic of Armenia Government Decree № 645 from December 27, 1993).
		Parallel to the development of the national system of intellectual property in the Republic of Armenia the international cooperation has been continued and enlarged.
	www.armpatent.org /english (729 words)

	United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Armenia
		This year, at the global Summit, the Prime Minister of Armenia reiterated the country's commitment towards the Millennium Development Goals, the MDGs.
		Armenia 2005 Millennium Development Goals Report Launched: Armenia-specific localized targets reflect country needs and priorities...
		UNDP presented results of the first national survey on drug, alcohol and smoking prevalence in Armenia...
	www.undp.am (218 words)

	Web Site of the Department of State Property Management under the Government of the RA
		It is noteworthy that, in accordance with Article 5.2 of the "Law of the Republic of Armenia on the Privatization of State Property", equal investment opportunities are afforded to both foreign and Armenian physical and/or legal entities.
		The Department of State Property Management under the Government of the Republic of Armenia is responsible for all privatization activity within Armenia and intends to use this Web Site as a major component of its information dissemination role.
		The Department of State Property Management under the Government of the Republic of Armenia Web Site was founded in July 1999 to promote privatization opportunities in Armenia to the widest international audience possible.
	www.privatization.am (468 words)

	WWW-VL History of Armenia Index - Armenian History
		History of Armenia in Brief provided by the permanent mission of the Republic of Armenia to the UN.
		The History of Armenia as Presented in American Historiography (A Critical Survey), IN ARMENIAN.
		Analysis of the Security Issues for Armenia within the Framework of the Karabakh Conflict.
	history.armenianhouse.org (544 words)

	World Vision Armenia
		The town of Goris and fifteen villages in southern Armenia suffered considerable damage when a strong windstorm swept across the region on February 9 and 10.
		As a direct result of the implementation of World Vision’s earthquake response project in Gegharkunik in north-east of Armenia, local people have developed new skills, enabling them to find employment and social cohesion has improved amongst the affected communities through shared reconstruction efforts.
		World Vision Armenia’s Child Protection Programme (CPP) joined forces with the National Academic Theatre in Yerevan to raise funds to help children with orthopedic problems.
	www.wvarmenia.am (247 words)

	REENIC: Armenia
		Internews Armenia (an Armenian chapter of the international non-profit organization; its goal is creating the conditions for the existence of a free, independent and pluralistic media in Armenia)
		STACCIS Armenia (a project that aims to strengthen cooperation in telematics applications in the areas of education, scientific and technological research, and environmental decision making)
		Armenia (this page on About.com contains information from the CIA Factbook: geographical data, information on population, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues; it also offers other Armenian links)
	reenic.utexas.edu /reenic/countries/armenia.html (1199 words)

	Overview - Project Harmony ARMENIA
		Project Harmony in Armenia is especially dedicated to action for progress in remote regions of the country, therefore every effort is made to achieve a geographically equal scope of works and beneficiary groups.
		Project Harmony, an American non-government organization, embarked in Armenia in the fall of 2000, and since then closely collaborating with national government leaders, and numerous international as well as local organizations, sets goals and implements its activities in accord with Armeniaâs national priorities and areas of expansion.
		A one-year pilot program, Internet Community Development in the Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia), a program of US State Department, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, was designed to promote the use of the Internet as a democracy-building and community organizing tool for professionals in the Southern Caucasus.
	www.projectharmony.am (1044 words)

	HSBC in Armenia
		HSBC Bank Armenia cjsc is one of the leading banks in the foreign exchange market.
		About Us HSBC Bank Armenia cjsc was the first international bank to open in Armenia in 1996.
		HSBC Bank Armenia cjsc offers a wide range of products and services to individual as well as corporate customers.
	www.hsbc.com /hsbc/about_hsbc/international-networks/europe/armenia (183 words)

	Armenia
		Armenia supports ethnic Armenian secessionists in Nagorno-Karabakh and militarily occupies 16% of Azerbaijan; traditional demands regarding former Armenian lands in Turkey have subsided; Azerbaijan seeks transit route through Armenia to connect to Naxcivan exclave; border with Turkey remains closed over Nagorno-Karabakh dispute; ethnic Armenian groups in Javakheti region of Georgia seek greater autonomy.
		1514 Western Armenia part of the Ottoman Empire.
		22 Feb 1828 Eastern Armenia (Yerevan) ceded to Russia by
	www.worldstatesmen.org /Armenia.html (1269 words)

	Armenia - Permanent Mission to the United Nations
		Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia to the United Nations.
		You will also find general information about Armenia, which I hope can be useful to you.
		On this site, you will find statements and other information that is relevant to Armenia's work at the United Nations.
	un.cti.depaul.edu /cgi-bin/spider.py?_request=0&country=Armenia (182 words)

	U.S. Embassy
		The Farm Store Program is an initiative of the USAID Armenia Agribusiness Small and Medium Enterprise Market Development project (ASME) and the Federation of Agriculture Associations (FAA) to create a network of farm stores throughout the country.
		The concert was devoted to American "blues" music and featured Armenia's "Chico and Friends." Over one hundred alumni attended the concert, which was opened by U.S. Ambassador John M. Evans.
		On February 3, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Evans held a press conference to discuss President George W. Bush's annual State of the Union Address.
	www.usa.am (1063 words)

	Country Browser: Armenia
		Note: Armenia was formerly part of The Soviet Union.
		This area contains a list of interesting reports based around the 57 titles in the IMDb from Armenia (including international co-productions).
		The form below allows you to search the database for titles from Armenia only.
	us.imdb.com /Sections/Countries/Armenia (109 words)

	WTO Armenia, Republic of - Member information
		The Republic of Armenia has been a member of WTO since 5 February 2003.
		This page gathers key information on the Republic of Armenia's participation in the WTO.
		Provides the original official documents from the Republic of Armenia.
	www.wto.org /english/thewto_e/countries_e/armenia_e.htm (210 words)

	WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL ARMENIAN
		Many of these smiles have been published in the Chess in Armenia Magazine which was founded and has been edited by the author for already 35 years.
		The performance of representatives of Armenia GM Tigran Nalbandian and WGM Elina Danielian was successful, too.
		In Round 1 Lilit Mkrtchian (Armenia) plays with Ruan Lufei (China), Elina Danielian (Armenia) with Christina-Adele Foisor (Romania), Almira Skripchenko (France) with Jovanka Houska (England), Natalia Khoudgarian (Canada) with Alexandra Kosteniuk (Russia).
	www.armchess.am (1102 words)

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