Armenia occupies an area of 29,8 thousand sq.km and is situated in the northeast of the Armenian Upland, between the Caucasus and Asia Minor. The state capital is Yerevan. In the north and east it borders on Georgia and Azerbaijan, in the west and south , on Turkey and Iran. The territory of the country lies between 1000 and 2500 m above the sea level. The highest peak is Mount Aragats (4,090 meters), while the lowest point is the gorge of the river Debed (400 meters).
CLIMATE
Armenia is often referred to as a sunny country. Its climate ranges from dry subtropical to cold. The average temperature is +25 C in July and -5 C in January. The mountain peaks are covered with perennial snow, while their slopes are lined by alpine meadows. The best time to visit Armenia is spring and autumn.
POLITICAL SYSTEM
Armenia is a Parliamentary Republic with a presidential form of government. The Constitution of the Republic of Armenia was adopted through a national referendum on July, 1995. The President, guided by the Constitution, regulates the legislative, executive and juridical branches of power to ensure their normal and effective work. The President is also the commander-in-chief of the armed forces and the guarantor of the country's independence, territorial integrity and security. The representatives of numerous international organizations reside in Armenia. It is a member of the United Nations (UN), Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Council of Europe.
CURRENCY
The Armenian national currency is the Dram. 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 5000, 20000 and 50000 dram notes are used. Foreign exchange is not a problem in Armenia . Foreign currency can be exchanged in banks and currency exchange points throughout the city. There is no limitation on the amount of money exchanged. No commission is charged.
LANGUAGE
The official language is Armenian, a separate branch of the Indo-European family. The Armenian alphabet, created by Mesrop Mashtots in 405 AD, is still in use without undergoing alterations throughout many centuries if its existence. The Russian and English languages are also widely spoken in the country.
MISSION
Our company, “Amistad Tour”, was established in 2002. At the moment of starting the business, I had over ten years of professional experience in the sphere of tourism and had passed training at the numerous educational programs on tourism in Spain and Italy.
The idea of opening my own business and rendering high quality services came to me long ago but only recently it was realized. The objective of “Amistad Tour” is establishing relations between the Armenian people and the rest of the world and to help people experience the entire world in its richness and variety. We have assembled knowledgeable personnel and believe that hard working will help us achieve all of our goals. Our credo in business is to never loose the credit entrusted by you.
Discover world with “Amistad Tour”!
Sincerely Yours,
Armine Adamyan President
TRANSPORT
The Armenia has direct air connection with a number of countries in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and CIS. The flights operate out of the international airport Zvartnots, equipped with the necessary facilities. The following means of public transportation are available in Armenia: bus, trolley bus, streetcar, taxicab, etc. The Yerevan subway operates between 6:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. Buses and minivans are the basic means of transport between cities and villages. Car rental is available in Armenia. It is also possible to hire vehicles with drivers.
TELEPHONE
The country code is 374 + the city code (10 for Yerevan). Outgoing international calls can be made by dialing 00, followed by the country code and the number, or by ordering an operator-assisted call through dialing 107.
TIME
GMT + 4 hours
RELIGION
Armenia adopted Christianity as the state religion as early as 301 AD, long before the other countries were officially converted. The Armenian Apostolic Church is one of the ancient Christian churches. St. Gregory the Illuminator was proclaimed the first Patriarch and Catholicos of all Armenians in 302 AD.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AND COMMEMORATION DAYS
December 31, January 1 and 2 - New Year January 6 - Holy Christmas March 8 -Women's Day April 7 - Motherhood nod Beauty Day April 24 - Day of remembrance of the Victims of Genocide in 1915 May 9 - Victory and Peace Day May 28 - Day of the First Republic September 21 - Independence Day December 7 - Day of remembrance of the Victims of the Earthquake in 1988
Can not obtain visa at the airport on arrival citizens of below mentioned countries:
• All the states of Africa continent, except SAR • Afghanistan • Bangladesh • Indonesia • Iraq • Laos • Cambodia • KPDR • India
This rule does not apply to ethnic Armenians
• Jordan • Myanmar • Yemen • Sri Lanka • KPR, except Hong Kong residents • Pakistan • Palestine • Saudi Arabia • Syria • Vietnam
