What is the capital of Armenia?
Yerevan (also spelled Erevan) is the capital of Armenia. This city of over one million inhabitants is the political, economic and cultural center of the country.
Yerevan, a millennial capital
Yerevan is the capital and largest city of Armenia with approximately 1.1 million inhabitants. Located in the Ararat valley, it dominates the country from the heights of the Armenian plateau.
A city steeped in history
Founded in 782 BC, Yerevan is one of the oldest capitals in the world still inhabited. The city preserves numerous testimonies to its past: Soviet architecture, Apostolic churches, and the famous Cascade complex which offers a panoramic view of Mount Ararat.
Nerve center of the country
- Seat of government: presidential palace and parliament
- Economic hub: main businesses and financial institutions
- Cultural capital: museums, theaters, universities
- Gateway: Zvartnots international airport 10 km away