Armenia

Languages:

Armenia, a landlocked country in the South Caucasus region, has Armenian as its official language, which is spoken by the majority of the population. Armenian, an Indo-European language, has a unique script and two main dialects: Eastern Armenian, spoken predominantly in Armenia, and Western Armenian, spoken by the Armenian diaspora. Although Russian is widely spoken, particularly among older generations, due to the country's Soviet past, English has gained popularity as a foreign language in recent years, especially among the younger generation and in the business and tourism sectors.

Religion:

Armenia's religious landscape is largely homogenous, with approximately 95% of the population belonging to the Armenian Apostolic Church, one of the oldest Christian traditions in the world. The Armenian Apostolic Church has played a significant role in shaping the nation's history, culture, and identity since its adoption as the state religion in AD 301. The remaining 5% of the population practices other Christian denominations, such as Roman Catholicism and Protestantism, or other religions, such as Islam and Yazidism.

Ethnic Groups:

Armenian 98.1%, Yezidi (Kurd) 1.2%, other 0.7% (2011 est.)