ARMENIA
Armenia is a land of ancient traditions, breathtaking landscapes, and resilient people. Nestled in the Southern Caucasus, between Europe and Asia, Armenia is home to approximately 3 million people - a country that is small in size, but rich in its history. Founded in 782 BC, Armenia's capital city, Yerevan, is one of the oldest and continuously inhabited cities in the world, offering a unique blend of modern life and historical heritage. Armenia’s vibrant culture lives on through its music, dance, language, and cuisine, and is proudly preserved by a global diaspora of over 10 million Armenians
OUR HISTORY
As one of the oldest nation's in the world, with a recorded history dating back over 3,000 years ago, Armenia is known for its rich and complex history. Armenia was the first nation to adopt Christianity as an official religion in 301 AD, and its unique alphabet of 38 letters, created in 405 AD, remain a core part of its cultural identity. Often called the "Land of Churches", Armenia is home to over 4,000 churches and monasteries, many of which have survived wars, invasions, and natural disasters - these sites aren't just places of worship, but rather symbols of Armenia's resilience, identity and spiritual legacy. After centuries of foreign rule, Armenia declared independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, and has since established itself as a parliamentary democracy that works to rebuild national identity, strengthen the economy, and preserve their unique cultural heritage.
FUN FACTS
Whether it's the Kardashians, Charles Aznavour, Andre Agassi, or even Cher, Armenians—though small in number—have made a powerful global impact and have spent centuries striving for recognition to preserve their identity. As the first country to adopt Christianity, the country holds deep spiritual significance with ancient churches like the Etchmiadzin Cathedral—considered to be the oldest cathedral in the world—still standing today in Vagharshapat, Armenia. The Armenian language uses a unique 38-letter alphabet, created in 405 AD by scholar and theologian Mesrop Mashtots, and is largely uninfluenced by neighbouring tongues. According to tradition, the biblical Noah’s Ark came to rest on Mount Ararat, a towering peak long associated with the Armenian homeland. While soccer is the most popular sport in Armenia, chess is considered to be the national sport and is actually taught as a subject within schools. . For more fun facts, visit our instagram page @carassauga_armenia.
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Mississauga, Ontario
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