12 interesting facts about Armenia

Armenia is an amazing country for tourists. Visited, every time they discover something new, incredible and very interesting. Experts in tourism guide Sunrise Odyssey visited Armenia and found 12 interesting facts about our country.

1. Chess is a compulsory subject in schools

Interesting , right? All students are in school as a compulsory subject – chess, for which even exams. The photo shows the famous
he photo shows the famous House of Chess after Tigran Petrosian, which held many chess tournament.

2. Armenia is the first country to adopt Christianity as a state religion

100 interesting facts about Armenia

1. The name of the Armenian apples is gone on the Armenian people
2 . Churchill daily drank Armenian cognac.
3. The symbol of Armenia is mount Ararat.
4. In 1921, as part of Turkey included mount Ararat.
5. For twenty-two generals and marshals of the Soviet Union was the homeland the village of chardakhly.
6. In 1926 was built the first power station in Yerevan.
7. Armenia was the first country that adopted Christianity at the state level.
8. In 1933, launched the first tram line in Yerevan.
9. In 2002 in Yerevan opened its first news Agency.