Armenia

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Rotaractors of the World Discovering Armenia Հայաստան Prepared by: Shereen A. Sobh RAC New Cairo – Egypt District 2450

The Name…The Legend : 

The Name…The Legend Armenia lies in the highlands surrounding the Biblical mountains of Ararat. The original Armenian name for the country was Hayk, later Hayastan, translated as the land of Haik, and consisting of the name Haik and the suffix '-stan' (land). The legendary founder of Armenia was Haik, a chieftain who called on his kinsmen to unite into a single nation, thus forming Armenia. The name Armenia was given to the country by the surrounding states, and it is traditionally derived from Armenak or Aram (the great-grandson of Haik's great-grandson, and another leader who is, according to Armenian tradition, the ancestor of all Armenians). Mother Armenia statue

The History: Armenia though the twentieth century : 

The History: Armenia though the twentieth century The Armenian Genocide (1915-1917) also known as the Armenian Holocaust, refers to the deliberate and systematic destruction of the Armenian population of the Ottoman Empire during and just after World War I. Democratic Republic of Armenia (1917-1922) Armenia in the Soviet Union (1922-1991) Independent Armenia (1991-today)

The Demographics : 

The Demographics Population: 3,299,000 (2009) Government: Presidential republic President: Serzh Sargsyan Captital City: Yerevan Language: Armenian Russian is widely used, especially in education, and could be considered as second language.

The Flag : 

The Flag The red symbolizes the blood spilt by Armenian soldiers in defense of their country. The blue represents the clear sky. The orange symbolizes the fertile soil and the farmers that work on it. The Armenian flag consists of three equal sized horizontal stripes - the top stripe is red, the middle one blue and the bottom stripe is orange. Armenia, coat of arms

Currency : 

Currency The dram (AMD) is the monetary unit of Armenia. It is subdivided into 100 luma. US Dollar = 365.93 Armenian Dram.

Food : 

Food The National Dish of Armenia is Harissa and Lavash. The primary ingredient in Harissa is whole grains of wheat that have been soaked overnight to soften and absorb moisture. Lavash, a thin bread topped with Sesame Seeds. The pomegranate, with its symbolic association with fertility, is the national fruit.

Sports : 

Sports A wide array of sports are played in Armenia, the most popular among them being wrestling, weightlifting, judo, football, chess, and boxing. Competitively, Armenia has been successful in chess, weightlifting and wrestling at the international level. Armenia is also an active member of the international sports community, with full membership in the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). It also hosts the Pan-Armenian Games.

Art : 

Art The Art of Armenia is the unique form of art developed over 4,500 years of habitation of the Armenian Highland by the Armenian people. Armenian architecture and miniature painting have dominated Armenian artistic production and have shown consistent development over the centuries. Other media of Armenian art include sculptures; frescoes, mosaics, and ceramics; metalwork and engravings; textiles; music; and printing. Most works of Armenian art had a Christian meaning.

Music : 

Music One of the most important parts of Armenian culture is the music. This is evidenced by the world-class Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra that performs at the beautifully refurbished Yerevan Opera House, where one can also attend a full season of opera. The traditional instrument is the duduk (pronounced doo-dook).

Tourist Attractions: What To Visit in Armenia : 

Tourist Attractions: What To Visit in Armenia Armenia has considerable attractions for the traveler on all its many ancient monasteries and churches, but also significant for the beauty of the landscape of the country. Armenia Zvartnots ruins and Mount Ararat Armenia Sevan Lake Armenia Geghard Monastery Sanahin Monastery

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