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Inga and Anush, the Armenian lady equivalents of petrushka dolls are singing "Jan jan" in 2009. It'll probably be January next year when you get over the horror of this. Read about it here |  |
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A gamine laydey named Sirusho will garner shed loads of votes from the far East in semi 1 with "Qele Qele" and some more Qele Qele for good luck. Read about it all here | |
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Hayko was chosen to sing for Armenia, and I've decided it's the worst song of 2007. Low praise indeed. Sad then that it got a wildcard choice in the final and will sing near the end of festivities. Read about him here | |
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Andre, who isn't a seal, opens Armenia's account in Eurosong. Find out more here |
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The Guide Book Says... Armenia - acknowledged as one of the cradles of civilization - is a beautiful country with a sophisticated people and a long and cultured history. As a result, Armenia is an intriguing tourist destination. Numerous monuments and masterpieces of the Ancient era and Middle Ages can be found throughout the country. The monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin enjoy have been given the status of world heritage sites. Tourism in Armenia is rooted in the country's historical landmarks and natural attractions such as the water resorts of Lake Sevan,the hot springs of Arzni and Jermuk, the forests of Dilijan, Aghveran, Tsaghkadzor, Bjurakan and Gugark. The 5165 meter Mount Ararat, geographically located in Turkey, is a national symbol of Armenia and is visible from much of the Southwest region. |
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With an area of 29,800 square kilometers (11,490 square miles), the landlocked country, is just about the size of Vancouver Island. |
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1999
Armenia joins Council of Europe 1994 Assassination of Prime Minister in
Parliament 1988 Independence of the Republic of Armenia 1965 Massive anti-Turkish
demonstration in Yerevan 1956>
Major rebuilding of Yerevan 1939 Turkey annexes Alexandretta, all but
600 Armenians flee 1936-39 Beria's great purge 1922 Republic joins Soviet
Union 1922 Georgia-Armenia-Azerbaijan treaty creates Transcaucasian Republic
1894-6 Reign of terror by Sultan Abdul Hamid; 200,000 killed 1870 Ceded
to Russia 1836 Siege of Kars in Crimean War 1828-9 Russo-Turkish War 1827
Yerevan captured by Count Paskievich-Erivansky 1813 Treaty of Gulistan
with Persia 1639 Armenia divided between Turkey and Persia 1502 Ismail
of Persia conquers much of Armenia from Turcomans 1373 Last King of Armenia,
Leo V 1236 Mongol invasion 922 Ashot II able to assume title of 'King
of Kings' 861 Title of 'Prince of Princes' conferred on Ashot Bagratuni
640 Arabs first appear in Armenia 405 Mesrop Mashtots creates alphabet
387 Armenia is partitioned between Rome and Persia 301 Christianity is
made the state religion B.C 66 Tigranes the Great surrenders to Pompey
4thC Orontes founds dynasty 14thC Hittite annals refer to small kingdoms
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Yerevan "The capital city Yerevan, which is nestled in the shadow of the snow-capped heights of the majestic mount Ararat, where the Biblical Noah's Ark first landed escaping the Great Flood, is the main tourist gateway. As you explore the many interesting sights in Yerevan, you will learn about the culture and history of one of the world's oldest nations. You can gain further insights into Armenian cultural achievements at museums, theaters and concert halls. Theater in Armenia has a tradition dating back more than 2,000 years. You can attend a wide choice of performances ranging from concerts to puppet theater and jazz music." |
Cher (Cherylin Sarkissian) Andre Agassi, Alain Prost Eric Bogosian, Atom Egoyan, Charles Aznavour Garry Kasparov Aram Khachaturian Seymour Skinner The Zildjians (makers of cymbals) Princess Di (1/64th Armemian "famous for not being aloof") |
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Life
Expectancy 67.97 Male 75.75
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