Yerevan is the capital and largest city of Armenia.

Armenians call their country Hayastan.

Mesrop Mashtots created the Armenian alphabet in the early fifth century.

Mount Ararat is one of the most important cultural and national symbols for Armenians.

The duduk is a traditional Armenian wind instrument known for its warm and emotional sound.

Lavash is a traditional thin Armenian bread commonly baked in a tonir.

A khachkar is an intricately carved Armenian cross-stone.

Komitas collected, studied and preserved thousands of Armenian folk songs.

Tigran the Great expanded Armenia into a powerful regional empire.

Armenia’s national flag contains three horizontal colors: red, blue and orange.