Armenia

By: Natasha CostelloPeriod 1-2

Arts and Literature• The art is the unique form of art

developed over 4500 yrs.• The existing literature began around

400 AD.• It began with the Armenian

alphabet written by Mesrop.

An Armenian painting at the art museum in Vanadzor, Armenia

Language• The official language is

Armenian.• Many people speak

Russian due its relation to the former Soviet Union.

• Languages are taught at the universities and public schools.

• The languages are Spanish, Italian, German, French, and especially English.

The Armenian Alphabet

Economy• The Armenian currency is the

Dram.• The unemployment rate was 20%

in 2001.• Import commodities are natural

gas, petroleum, tobacco products, foodstuffs, and diamonds.

• Export commodities are diamonds, mineral products, foodstuffs, and energy.

Armenian Dram

Government• The form of government is

republic.• A constitution was adopted by a

national referendum in July 1995.• Parliamentary elections were

held in July 1995 and May 1999.• Presidential elections were held

in March 1998.

About The FlagThe flag is three horizontal bands of red

at the top, blue at the center, and orange at the bottom.

The red stands for the blood shed for liberty.

The blue stands for the Armenian sky, as well as for hope.

The orange stands for the land and the courage of the workers who farm it.

The Armenian Flag