Asia
Armenia
Ancient monasteries, Mount Ararat views, apricots and warm welcomes. Say barev, and enjoy!
Caution: some areas are unsafe
Parts of this country are unsafe or advised against. Check your government's official travel advice before you go and during your trip.
Areas along the border with Azerbaijan are advised against.
Official advice for my nationality- Local time
- 16:42
- Currency
- AMD
- Calling code
- +374
- Capital
- Yerevan
- Languages spoken
- Armenian
Respect & manners
- Cover shoulders and knees in churches and monasteries.
- Hospitality is warm: accept coffee and food.
- Tipping: about 10% in restaurants.
- Avoid political debates about the region's conflicts.
- Armenian has its own alphabet: a few words please everyone.
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