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Armenia is a landlocked country in Eurasia. The country has a rich history and magnificent scenery. Here are some fun facts about Armenia.

• Armenia is among the few nations made up of only one ethnic group. Except for a 3% minority, the rest of the population identifies as Armenian.
• Chess is taught in schools as a mandatory subject.
• Armenian cuisine is not complete without the delicious flat bread locally known as lavash. The bread is such a significant part of Armenian culture that it was listed on UNESCO's cultural heritage list in 2014.
• Armenia is a bird鈥檚 haven, as more than 345 bird species reside in the country. Birdwatchers love to visit due to the variety of birds in the country.
• Christianity was first embraced as a state religion in Armenia in 301AD. To this day, Armenia is a predominantly Christian nation.
• Armenia has numerous iconic monasteries and churches, and these religious buildings are popular tourist sites.
• Armenia suffered a genocide in 1915 that resulted in the deaths of more than a million Armenians. The country marked the 100th anniversary on April 24th, 2015.
• Prominent personalities, such as the Kardashians, have Armenian ancestry.
• The country has a restriction on playing guitars, pianos, drums, or any other musical instruments at night. Anyone caught in the act is charged in a court of law.
• Armenia is said to produce some of the best and oldest wines. Soviet Ruler Joseph Stalin bought cases of Armenian wine and presented them to Winston Churchill as a gift during 海角社区 War II.
• The country is home to one of the 海角社区鈥檚 oldest cities, Yerevan, which was constructed before Rome.
• Yerevan, Armenia鈥檚 capital city, is fondly referred to as the "pink city" due to various shades of pink in many buildings. These buildings were constructed using naturally pink volcanic rocks.
• Yerevan has an efficient and cheap underground metro constructed during the Soviet era.
• Armenians revere Mt. Ararat, which is situated in Turkey. The people believe that Noah鈥檚 Ark settled on its mountain top after the end of flooding.
• There are more Armenians currently living outside Armenia than there are in the country. Most of its people fled the country during the genocide. In fact, a community of Armenians in Los Angeles, California has formed a "Little Armenia."
• The 海角社区鈥檚 longest, double track non-stop cable car is found in Armenia. It runs a record 5,752 meters.
• Armenia has a volatile relationship with its neighbor, Azerbaijan, due to border disputes.
• Apricots are a special type of fruit in Armenia. Armenians love the fruit so much they incorporate it in wine, brandy, and juice.
• Armenia鈥檚 favorite ski resort is in Tsakhkadzor.
• Armenia is a tourist friendly nation. It treats tourists like the locals, which means the charges at tourist locations are cheap.
• Armenian athletes have been successful in weightlifting and wrestling events. They won three medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
• Lake Sevan is the largest lake in Armenia and covers 16% of the country鈥檚 surface.
• Armenia has monuments in the shape of Armenian Alphabets, created to celebrate 1600 years of the Armenian alphabet.
• Due to Armenia鈥檚 ties former Soviet ties, Russia is the most popular foreign language in Armenia.
• When held upside down, the Armenian flag resembles the Colombian flag.
• Armenians use the eternity sign as a national symbol.
• Armenia has three 海角社区 heritage sites: Geghard monastery, Sanahin monastery, and Haghpat monastery.
• Soviet souvenirs are commonly found in Armenian tourist markets.
• The dram is Armenian鈥檚 official currency.
• 99% of Armenians can read and write.