Armenia is a country located in the neighborhood of Iran and there is a lot of cultural link between the two countries. Many Armenians still live in Iran or many Iranians can be found in Armenia who are studying or living. Given the changes in Georgian immigration laws and the need for visas to enter the country, as well as events in Turkey, which has partially inflamed its atmosphere, there was a great opportunity for this northern Iran neighbor to now be the number one destination for overseas trips to most Iranians and travel to Armenia.
1. Armenia is a small, mountainous country and on the slopes of the South Caucasus
Armenia is a small country in the South Caucasus, most of which are mountainous and to reach the cities of the country must cross the winding roads. Armenia is neighboring with Iran, Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Georgia.
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2. Prior to the reign of the Ottoman Emperor in the year, it was a part of the Tsarist Russia and previously part of the Persian Empire (Iran).
The “Statue of Mother” or “The Statue of Victory”, built in the Armenian capital, “Yerevan” and when it was part of the Soviet Union, is based on local Armenian legends, a symbol of peace.
1. It is very important for the people of this country to keep the memory of the Armenian genocide alive

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The nature of the Armenian genocide (the Armenian genocide known by the Armenians themselves as the Great Crime, is the pre -planned (genocide) of the Armenian population living in the Ottoman -controlled lands during and after World War I by the Ottoman statesmen and the uprising leaders).
1. There are other celebrities who have the roots of Armenian and have gained a lot of reputation outside Armenia
Charles Aznavur is a famous French-Armenian singer and professor. He was born in Paris and was born to Armenian parents. Aznavur has a long history as an artistic and has starred in more than 5 films. In 2008, he starred in a film by François Truffaut, “Firing into a pianist”. In the film “Neither left” in the year 2, the film was controversial. He was a second actress in the film Drum (1). The film won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language in the Year.
1. Armenia’s relationship with all its neighbors is not flowers and nightlife
There is no good relations between Armenia and Türkiye, as Turkey does not mention the killing of Armenians as genocide and does not recognize it. Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan also had a bloody war after the collapse of the Soviet Union, and both claims to ownership of the Nagorno-Karabakh “Nagorno-Karabakh) or Nagorno-Karabakh (part of the Gharabagh area, which was in Armenia after a war). Political science experts have called the Frozen Conflict “Frozen Conflict”, though ordinary people’s lives are going on in these areas.
1. Armenia was the first country in the world to choose Christianity as its official religion in the year 9
For this reason, it is very popular among the countries that have chosen their official religion as Christianity. In his recent remarks, Pope Francis (Pope Francis) mentioned the killing of Armenians as genocide, and this led Turkey to call its ambassador to the Vatican.

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1. There are many old churches in Armenia
Armenia, as the first Christian country in history, has many churches dating back to centuries and can be said to be the world’s first church (the world’s oldest church in the West Azerbaijan province of Iran, known as the Church of the Church, the Holy Taradaus Church, or the Church of Ta’atawa.
1. Armenia has many modern buildings, one of which is the color-musical fountains of Yerevan
These fountains are located in the Republic Square (in the Armenian language of Hanra Badotian Heraparag) and in the center of the old Yerevan. The field was built with the direct design and supervision of Alexander Tamanian, the famous Armenian architect in the year. The building has a complex structure and the field design is elliptical and around it government and cultural buildings. Republic Square is one of the most fascinating recreational centers in the summer and is opposite to the museum of musical fountains, creating an interesting view of the music and lighting. During the national celebrations, there is a lot of ceremony in the field and is usually accompanied by exciting fireworks.

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1. Armenians are too much in love with the game of chess playing
Any Armenian student who studies in the junior high school should go to chess and how to play it, and it is interesting to know that according to the Fide (Fide of the World Chess Federation) Armenia has more chess player than any other country, a great professor, a world -renowned title for players. Slow).
1. The Armenian alphabet is very old and beautiful
This alphabet is used to write the Armenian language and was invented in the year 9 and is still used to write the Armenian language with a little change to date. The Armenian alphabet is written from left to right.
11. Armenia has made a monument to commemorate its alphabet
The people of Armenia are so proud of their alphabet and language that they have built their alphabets in order to commemorate it and in some way pay tribute to Armenia. The art of calligraphy is also very popular in this country.
12. Armenians even cook bread for their alphabet
If you think that the interest of the Armenian people in their alphabet is here, their interest is beyond that, and even the Armenian people engrave it on the main human food, namely bread, and even have one day in their calendar to commemorate their alphabet and tongue.

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1. Armenians like fresh fruit like Iranians
In Armenia, like Iran, people, like Iran, prefer to buy and serve their fruits and vegetables, so if you are accustomed to eating fruits, especially its new type, you should give you the good news that in Armenia fresh fruit is fresh and good news is that they have a low price.
1. The second sharing of Armenians and Iranians is interested in Nan Lavash
Armenia and Iran have many commonalities due to the neighborhood and the cultural proximity that has taken place between these two countries over the centuries. One of the delicious sharing is Lavash. So if you are eating fresh bread with your food and you are interested in enjoying the enjoyment of hot lavash bread with your breakfast in Armenia, be sure to go to the bakeries in this country.
1. Armenian communities are active in many countries around the world
In many countries, there are Armenians living abroad. They, along with those who have Armenian roots, have formed their own societies so that they can better preserve and implement their traditions. The importance of these countries is Türkiye, Lebanon, the US and many European countries.
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1. Family and respect for it is of particular importance among the Armenian people
As the last point of this article, it should be said that other common points between the people of Iran and Armenia are the importance of the family and respect for it. It is also worth noting that the Armenians, such as the newborn child or the bride and groom who have recently entered their families, are very respected and try to keep their family’s focus warmer with them.
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