Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Manuscript Depository. )", "Armenia Tree Project - Environmental News and Analysis", " | Syunacerkir.am", " | ", World's longest cable car line opens to Armenia, "First test landing at Syunik Airport carried out in Armenia with governor on board", "Company Tied to Syunik Government Gets 25-Year Lease to Operate Kapan Airport", " , . The M-2 main road that connects the capital Yerevan with southern Armenia, the Iranian border, and the Artsakh Republic, passes through Kapan. [7] At a UN Security Council meeting, Armenia's permanent representative Mher Margaryan condemed Azerbaijan's attack on Jermuk saying: "The shelling of the resort town of Jermuk, which has absolutely no military targets is nothing short of war crime, and so are the strikes against the Kechut water reservoir, with potentially catastrophic human toll and environmental impact", . According to the 2011 census, the population of Kapan was 43,190, a slight decline from 45,711 in the 2001 census. However, there are signs of growth and development. Currently, the town has an approximate population of 18,500 as per the 2016 official estimate. The province was heavily damaged during the 1988 Armenian earthquake. Glendale is a city in the San Fernando Valley and Verdugo Mountains regions of Los Angeles County, California.At the 2020 U.S. Census the population was 196,543, up from 191,719 at the 2010 census, making it the fourth-largest city in Los Angeles County and the 24th-largest city in California.It is located about 10 miles (16 km) north of downtown Los Angeles. I wanted to learn why Estonia, with a population of 1.3 million, half the population of Armenia, has a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) that is three times that of Armenia and an average income of five times Armenia. The dialect of Gyumri is a variant of Karin dialect, closely related to Western Armenian. [59], Following moderate use in 2005 and 2006 during which annual passenger traffic was at about 46,000 and several hundred aircraft movements took place each year, the airport's activity quickly declined again to the point where in 2016 passenger traffic amounted to only 12,421 and a mere 54 aircraft movements took place. In June 1804, the Russian forces controlled over Shirak region at the beginning of the Russo-Persian War of 1804 and 1813. [5] Historians believe that Xenophon passed through Kumayri during his return to the Black Sea, a journey immortalized in his Anabasis. The 1988 Armenian earthquake, also known as the Spitak earthquake (Armenian: , Spitaki yerkrasharj), occurred on December 7 at 11:41 local time with a surface wave magnitude of 6.8 and a maximum MSK intensity of X (Devastating).The shock occurred in the northern region of Armenia (then part of the Soviet Union) which is vulnerable to large and Gugark was one of the major educational centres throughout the history. The province is bordered by the Kvemo Kartli region of Georgia. The newly established Republic of Armenia proclaimed on 28 May 1918, included the city of Alexandropol. In the early 20th century, Lori was mostly populated by Armenians, with several Russian and Greek villages. With the territorial administration reform of 1995, the 3 raions were merged to form the Armavir Province. It is home to the Armenian cochineal, an insect that formerly used to produce an eponymous crimson carmine dyestuff known in Armenia as vordan karmir. Today, Gyumri continues to grapple with the lasting effects of the 1988 earthquake, but remains known as the cultural hub of Armenia due to the many artists and craftsman who originated from the city. Nowadays, Jermuk is home to many large water bottling factories, with the largest one being the "Jermuk Group" operating since 1999. With this revolution, the Young Turks helped to establish In 2019, FC Van was founded to represent the town in domestic football competitions. However, the Ottomans withdrew from the city on 24 December 1918, as stipulated by the Armistice of Mudros. [14] In 1410, Armenia fell under the control of the Kara Koyunlu Shia Oghuz Turkic tribe. The station was renovated during the 1st decade of the 21st century. In 658, Armenia was conquered by the Arab invaders. BORGEN Magazine is produced by The Borgen Project, an influential humanitarian organization working to make global poverty a focus of U.S. foreign policy. Population estimates based on interpolation of data from World Population Prospects. The Mother See also runs the Eurnekian Public School which is one of the prominent schools of Armenia. Note that the area of the Gegharkunik Province includes Lake Sevan which covers 1,278 square kilometres (493 sq mi) of its territory. The historic part of Kapan is located around 10km (6mi) km west of the modern-day town. The drastic changes in Karakert inspired nearby villages in Armavir to join COAF programs. [3] As per the 2016 official estimate, Jermuk had a population of around 3,400. It is locally known as the church of Kazachi Post. The name of the town is derived from the Armenian word of "jermuk" () or "jermook", in Western Armenian "chermoug", meaning "warm mineral spring", first mentioned during the 13th century by historian Stepanos Orbelian in his work History of the Sisakan Province. However, the productivity of the plants declined after the fall of the Soviet Union. The club has won third place in the Armenian Premier League on three occasions: in 2008, 2011 and 201213. However, at the beginning of the 5th century BC, Kumayri became part of the Satrapy of Armenia under the rule of the Orontids. Nagorno-Karabakh (Upper Karabakh) Location and extent of the former Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast (lighter color) Area Total 4,400 km 2 (1,700 sq mi) Water (%) negligible Population 2013 estimate 146,573 2010 census 141,400 Density 29/km 2 (75.1/sq mi) Time zone UTC +4 Nagorno-Karabakh is a landlocked region in the South Caucasus, within the Domestically, it is bordered by Aragatsotn Province from the north, Ararat Province from the east and the capital Yerevan from the northeast. The village of Aknalich is the site of the largest Yazidi temple in the world, known as Quba Mere Diwane, which was opened in the village in September 2019.[9][10][11]. By the end of the 19th century, when the city was known as Alexandropol, it became the largest city of Russian-ruled Eastern Armenia with a population above that of FC Gandzasar Kapan, founded in 2004, represents the town in the Armenian Premier League, playing their home games at Gandzasar Stadium. The medieval bridge of Kapan dating back to 871. The territory of ancient Armavir was inhabited since the 5th millennium BC. By the end of the 10th century, the ruler of Syunik, Prince Smbat II, moved to the town of Kapan and founded the Kingdom of Syunik, proclaiming himself a king under the protectorate of the Bagratid Kingdom of Armenia. Recently, fish farming has significantly developed in the province. After 2 centuries of Islamic rule over Armenia, the Bagratids declared independence in 885 establishing the Bagratid Kingdom of Armenia. The award-winning ensemble gathers many of Armenia's leading practitioners of traditional music, performing on duduk, sring, kamancha, oud, kann, santur, tar, saz, daf, dhol, and tombak.[49]. Young Turks (Turkish: Jn Trkler or Gen Trkler) was a political reform movement in the early 20th century that favored the replacement of the Ottoman Empire's absolute monarchy with a constitutional government. Faculty of Technologies and sectoral economics. The Caucasus Mountains are a mountain range at the intersection of Asia and Europe. As one of the historic settlements of Armenia, Kapan and the surrounding areas are home to many heritage monuments of Armenian architecture, including:[7]. The largest urban community is the provincial center of Vanadzor, with a population of 86,199. Between 190 BC and 1 AD Kumayri was under the rule of the Artaxiad dynasty of Armenia. Charentsavan (Armenian: ), is a town and urban municipal community in the Kotayk Province of Armenia.It was founded in 1947 as Lusavan, and renamed in 1967 after the poet Yeghishe Charents. Multiple new airlines began operating flights to the airport, including Taron Avia, a new Armenian airline based in Gyumri. Echmiadzin Cannery" founded in 1969, the "Echmiadzin Kat" dairy factory founded in 1997, the "Sonimol" plant for grains founded in 2001, and the "Ekologia V.K.H." A 900-meters long cableway serves the ski area located at the southeast of the town. The TurkishArmenian war (Armenian: - ), known in Turkey as the Eastern Front (Turkish: Dou Cephesi) of the Turkish War of Independence, was a conflict between the First Republic of Armenia and the Turkish National Movement following the collapse of the Treaty of Svres in 1920. [6] After the fall of the Kingdom of Syunik in 1170, Syunik and the rest of the historic territories of Armenia suffered from the Seljuk, Mongol, Aq Qoyunlu and Kara Koyunlu invasions, in that order, between the 12th and 15th centuries.[9]. The treaty officially settled the conflict that had originally existed between the Ottoman Empire and the Allied French Republic, British Empire, Kingdom of Italy, Empire of New air traffic control equipment allowed airport workers to identify planes in a 400-kilometre (250-mile) radius. It is bordered by the village of Alapars from the northwest. The South Caucasus Railway CJSC, is the current operator of the railway sector in Armenia.[62]. The National Federation of Black Belts of Aikido (NFBBA) is based in Gyumri since its establishment in 2012. On the other hand, summer in Gyumri is relatively hot with temperatures reaching up to 38C or 100.4F. It was renamed to Leninakan[c] during the Soviet period and became a major industrial and textile center in Soviet Armenia. The foreign relations of the Russian Federation is the policy of the government of Russia which guides its interactions with other nations, their citizens, and foreign organizations. The Saint Gregory of Narek Cathedral in Vanadzor is the seat of the diocese. According to the 2011 census, the population of Charentsavan is 20,363. The height of the surrounding mountains ranges between 2500 and 3500 meters, all covered with forests and alpine meadows. Igor G. Khorozyan, Pavel I. Weinberg and Alexander G. Malkhasyan: National Polytechnic University of Armenia, Report of the results of the 2001 Armenian Census, " - (1987-2013 .. Currently, Kapan is almost entirely populated by ethnic Armenians who belong to the Armenian Apostolic Church. After the establishment of the railway station in 1899, Alexandropol witnessed significant growth and became the largest city in Eastern Armenia. With this revolution, the Young Turks helped to establish The province is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Zvartnots Cathedral, Saint Hripsime Church, Saint Gayane Church and Shoghakat Church, grouped overall as the Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots. The name was chosen in honour of Tsar Nicholas I's wife, Princess Charlotte of Prussia, who had changed her name to Alexandra Fyodorovna after converting to Orthodox Christianity. This indicated a significant decline in the rate of hunger since 1999 when over four-fifths of Armenias [8], Following the partition of Armenia in 387 between the Byzantines and the Persians, and as a result of the fall of the Arsacid Kingdom of Armenia in 428, Shirak including Kumayri became part of the Sasanian Empire of Persia. 829) are also part of the municipality (community) of Jermuk. In 1989, another sport school specializing in athletics was opened in the town, designated for around 100 young athletes. [7] However, the region was devastated by the Mongol invasion of 1236, and the Zakarian dynasty declined by the 2nd half of the 14th century. The remains of a royal settlement found just to the south of Gyumri near the village of Beniamin dating back to the 5th to 2nd centuries BC, are a great example of the Achemenid influence in the region. 2,964,000(Show more) Head Of State: President: Vahagn Kachaturyan(Show more) On December 7, 1988, an earthquake destroyed the northwestern town of Spitak and caused severe damage to Leninakan (now Gyumri), Armenias second most populous city. The Caucasus Mountains include the Greater Caucasus in the north and Lesser Caucasus in The annual precipitation averages 486 millimetres or 19.13 inches. Prior to the First Nagorno-Karabakh War, the nearby defunct airport accommodated the YAK-40 and AN-14 cargo aircraft. Until the sovietization of Armenia in 1920, Alexandropol had 31 manufacturing centers including beer, soap, textile, etc. The Soviet-era cinema theatre of Charentsavan is currently out of service. In 2018, just over half of Armenias population fell below the poverty rate. The town is roughly divided into 4 residential districts as well as a large industrial zone. 706), Karmrashen (pop. The artistic director is Nikolay Tsaturyan. Shirak have also won the Armenian Independence Cup once. Between the 11th and 13th centuries, the monasteries of Haghpat, Sanahin, Kobayr and Bardzrakash in Dsegh served as centers of Armenian culture, theology and science. However, the monastic complex was completely destroyed in 1852, during the construction of Russian military barracks. The Sardarapat Battle Memorial and the Musa Dagh Resistance memorial are among the other major attractions of the province. The elevation of Kapan is 7501050 meters above sea level, with an average height of 910 meters. By the last quarter of the 19th century, Kapan formed an important urban community for the region as a result of merging several villages together. However, after the break-up of the Soviet Union, the town lost more than 1/3rd of its population. The word Kapan originates from the Armenian verb kapel/gabel (), meaning "to lock", and points to an old Armenian geographic term for valleys surrounded by interlocked mountain chains. Currently, Vanadzor has 2 universities: the "Vanadzor State University named after Hovhannes Tumanyan", and "Mkhitar Gosh Armenian-Russian International University". Lori is a major centre for metallurgical business, building materials production, as well as dairy products. [7], Later in 331 BC, the entire territory was included in the Ayrarat province of Ancient Armenian Kingdom as part of the Shirak canton. Gyumri has made a major contribution to the sporting life of Armenia. The town's church of Surp Gayane was consecrated on November 17, 2007. Other notable industrial plants in Lori include the "Bhez-Plazma" Electrical Products Manufacturing Enterprise founded in 1960 in Stepanavan, the "Titanyan Brothers" plant for building materials founded in 1964 in Alaverdi, the "INSI-NTK" plant for cosmetics and perfumes founded in 2006 in, This page was last edited on 15 October 2022, at 10:20. It is intended to promote the business and technology environment in the entire region of Lori.[30]. In 979, King Kiurike I founded the Kingdom of Tashir-Dzoraget under the rule of the Kiurikian dynasty and the protectorate of the Bagratid kings of Armenia. The Kars treaty also impacted Turkish-Iranian relations.The annexation of Surmali and the Aras corridor now gave Turkey a slightly more extensive border with Iran. The forests of Jermuk are rich with oak and hornbeam trees, as well as with dog rose, wild pear, plum and juniper plants. Futsal -representing the Shirak State University- will also participate in the domestic league competition. The Turkish forces withdrew from Alexandropol after the Treaty of Kars was signed in October 1921 by the unrecognized Soviet and Turkish governments.[18]. The statue of Yeghishe Charents was erected in October 2013 in front of the palace of culture.[5]. New industrial plants were also opened in tho town such as the "Khorda" Hydroturbines Manufacturing Enterprise founded in 2006,[8] the "ASCE Group" steel casting enterprise opened in 2013[9] and the "Lubawa Armenia" Armenian-Polish enterprise for safety and military equipments products founded in 2014. September 1, 2022 was designated by the mayor of Santa Clara, California, as Dr. The city underwent a tumultuous period during and after World War 1. However, with the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, many of the industrial plants were privatized and forced to reduce their capacities due to the economic recession. The medieval Armenian historian Stephen Orbelian of Syunik states that the Seljuks began massacring from the Jewish quarter of Kapan. By the end of the 19th century, when the city was known as Alexandropol,[b] it became the largest city of Russian-ruled Eastern Armenia with a population above that of Yerevan. Population estimates based on interpolation of data from World Population Prospects. It is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Haghpat and Sanahin monasteries and the well-preserved Akhtala monastery, where Armenians, Georgians, and Greeks make an annual pilgrimage on September 2021.[5]. However, the Kapan-Kovsakan-Mijnavan railway line is currently inactive. After the Christianization of Armenia in 301, Vagharshapat became the spiritual centre of the Armenians worldwide. The Alaverdi copper smelter owned the "Armenian Copper Programme" company is the only smelter in Lori that is still in operation since the Soviet days. The factory produces a variety of lager beer under the brands Gyumri, Ararat and Aleksandrapol. Ejmiadzin became an important industrial centre during the Soviet years. ; Armenia 2020 population is estimated at 2,963,243 people at mid year according to UN data. Currently, the largest industrial firms of the town are the "Echmiadzin Instrument Making Factory" founded in 1966, the "E.P.G. The Orbeli's revolted unsuccessfully in 1177, after which a Kipchak named Kubasar was appointed spasalari of Lori. It is considered the cultural and educational center of northern Armenia. With a population of 4,578, the village of Metsavan is the largest rural municipality of Lori. Located in the Ararat plain dominated by Mount Ararat from the south and Mount Aragats from the north, the province's capital is the town of Armavir while the largest city is Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin). The town of Armavir was founded as a railway station connecting Yerevan with Gyumri and northern Armenia. With a population of 5,584, the village of Parakar is the largest rural municipality of Armavir. "World Weather Information Service Jermuk", Jermuk branch of the National Gallery of Armenia, , , , https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jermuk&oldid=1113700105, Populated places established in the 13th century, Tourist attractions in Vayots Dzor Province, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles containing Armenian-language text, Articles with unsourced statements from April 2022, Articles with unsourced statements from March 2019, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2019, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 2 October 2022, at 20:59. However, the snow season usually extends from October through May. [48], Influenced by Gurdjieff, the Armenian musician Levon Eskenian founded The Gurdjieff Ensemble in 2008. Stretching between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, they are surrounded by the Caucasus region and are home to Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe at 5,642 metres (18,510 ft) above sea level.. Following independence, the original name Kumayri was used until 1992, when Gyumri was chosen as the name of the city. Armenia Population (as of 10/13/2022) 2,780,154: Last UN Estimate (July 1, 2022) 2,780,469: Births per Day: 18: Deaths per Day: 18: Migrations per Day-3: Net Change per Day-3: Population Change Since Jan. 1-858: Net decrease of 1 person every 480 minutes. The residents here have a distinct look and style, and a boundless pride in their city. Over time, the name became disrupted through phonetic changes to Kumri, then Gumri, and finally Gyumri. It was formed in 1897 and the first railway link to Alexandropol that connected the city with Tiflis was completed in 1899. To sort the information, use the arrow devices in the table headings. [24], Starting 2004 Children of Armenia Fund started to work in Armavir region, Karakert. [15], Under the rule of the Turkic tribes, Kumayri was known to the Turks as Gmr. Kapan (Armenian: ) is a town in southeast Armenia, serving as the administrative center of the urban community of Kapan as well as the provincial capital of Syunik Province.It is located in the valley of the Voghji River and is on the northern slopes of Mount Khustup.According to the 2011 census, the population of Kapan was 43,190, a slight decline from 45,711 in the 2001 The city finally ended up as part of Soviet Armenia due to the Treaty of Kars. As a result of the Sovietization of Armenia in December 1920, Kapan was included in the Republic of Mountainous Armenia under the commandment of Garegin Nzhdeh, who fought against the Bolsheviks between 26 April and 12 July 1921. FC Armavir represented the town of Armavir in the domestic football competitions between 1965 and 2003 before being dissolved due to financial difficulties. Sommaire dplacer vers la barre latrale masquer Dbut 1 Armniens dans l'Empire ottoman au dbut du XX e sicle Afficher / masquer la sous-section Armniens dans l'Empire ottoman au dbut du XX e sicle 1.1 Population armnienne dans l'Empire ottoman avant 1915 1.2 Contexte politique 1.2.1 mancipation des minorits ottomanes 1.2.2 Situation politique turque 1.3 Montreal (/ m n t r i l / MUN-tree-AWL; officially Montral, French: ()) is the second-most populous city in Canada and most populous city in the Canadian province of Quebec.Founded in 1642 as Ville-Marie, or "City of Mary", it is named after Mount Royal, the triple-peaked hill around which the early city of Ville-Marie is built. The Dzitoghtsyan Museum of Social Life and National Architecture of Gyumri is an old mansion, housing collections related to both history and the everyday-life of Gyumri, as well as paintings and other works of art. Armavir is among the leading provinces of Armenia in wine production in terms of grape cultivation and wine export (along with Ararat and Vayots Dzor). In 2004, with the organization's first donations, COAF began the renovation of the Karakert village school.[25]. The residents are Gyumri are widely known as conservative people. As the capital of the Kingdom of Syunik, Kapan flourished throughout the 11th century, reaching around 20 thousand inhabitants, composed of mostly Armenians with a prominent Jewish minority, and being a center of trades, crafts, and metallurgy. The regulating body of the church is the Diocese of Gougark, headed by Archbishop Sebouh Chouldjian. The town is served by the Kapan Medical Center, which was fully modernized in 2015. The village of Nor Artagers is also home to a small Assyrian community totaling around 260 people. [67], The Gyumri branch of Tumo Center for Creative Technologies was opened in May 2015, following a fundraising initiative by Shant TV. In 405, Mesrop Mashtots introduced the newly created Armenian alphabet to the Armenians in Vagharshapat. The majority of the Armavir Province population are ethnic Armenians who belong to the Armenian Apostolic Church. [2] According to the 2011 census, the population of Charentsavan is 20,363. [7] A sizable Jewish community lived in its own quarter in Kapan during the Middle Ages. The State College of Alaverdi offers an opportunity in pedagogical studies with a duration of two years, while the Tumanyan branch of the "Northern University" offers degrees in nursing and dental prosthesis. During the First Nagorno-Karabakh War, Kapan was bombarded by artillery coming from the neighboring Zangilan District of Azerbaijan, causing deaths among the civilian population. The lowest point is 380 meters in the valley of Debed in the northeast of the province.[8]. Montreal (/ m n t r i l / MUN-tree-AWL; officially Montral, French: ()) is the second-most populous city in Canada and most populous city in the Canadian province of Quebec.Founded in 1642 as Ville-Marie, or "City of Mary", it is named after Mount Royal, the triple-peaked hill around which the early city of Ville-Marie is built. The first urban development plan of Jermuk was introduced by architect P. Msryan in 1945. The town and the region are served by the state-owned Charentsavan Medical Center, operating since 1967 with a capacity of 300 beds.[3]. ", "Armenia among the top 10 safest countries", "1837. [31] The COAF SMART Center is a regional education hub designed to connect more villagers to the programs and opportunities offered by COAF and bring together different regions through hosting organization-wide events. [57] The jokes and anecdotes of local humorists like Jgher Khachik and Poloz Mukuch are widely known by the local citizens. On 12 September 2022, a series of clashes erupted between Armenian and Azerbaijani troops along the ArmeniaAzerbaijan border, marking a major escalation in the 20212022 ArmeniaAzerbaijan border crisis and resulting in nearly 300 deaths and dozens of injuries on both sides by 14 September. Many Olympic and world champion wrestlers, weightlifters and boxers are from Gyumri. The nearby cableway of the Wings of Tatev connecting Halidzor village with the Tatev Monastery has greatly contributed in the development of the sector. Figures are from the Statistical Committee of Armenia. The economy of the province is largely based on agriculture, including farming and cattle-breeding. Press Esc to cancel. According to the 1989 Soviet census, the Lori Province (then part of the Gugark, Tashir, Spitak, Stepanavan, and Tumanyan districts in 19301995)[14] had a population of 229,459. The Baghramyan and Arax poultry farms are located in the villages of Myasnikyan and Jrarbi respectively. In 1931, Jermuk was included in the newly formed Azizbekov raion of Soviet Armenia. The following is a list of the provinces with population, area, and density information. Gayane Ghandilyan Arakelyan is the CEO of Digital Pomegranate, one of many Armenian tech companies run by women. The city also was captured and occupied by Turkish forces on two occasions, first by the Ottoman Empire during the Battle of Sardarabad, being later liberated as a result of the Armistice of Mudros, and then again by troops of the Turkish National Movement under Mustafa Kemal Atatrk during the TurkishArmenian War. The Cathedral of the Holy Mother of God of Gyumri -also known as the Cathedral of the Seven Wounds of the Holy Mother of God- is the seat of the Diocese of Shirak of the Armenian Church. Passengers need to pay the money directly to the driver when getting out of the vehicle, with no established ticketing system. Railway CJSC, is a major contribution to the region National Federation of for many Armenians, poverty is a list of Armenian. Fresh air, waterfall, artificial lakes, walking trails, the town has an approximate of