Situated at the north of modern-day Armenia, Lori covers an area of 3,789 square kilometres (1,463sqmi) (12.7% of total area of Armenia). At the beginning of 2006, the government of Armenia felt the importance of having a second international airport, when adverse weather conditions meant that many flights had to be diverted from Yerevan's Zvartnots International Airport into Gyumri's Shirak Airport. Lori Vanadzor, FC Vanadzor, Debed FC and FC Akhtala had represented the province in the domestic football competitions. After turning down Armenian ultimatum, Georgian forces were attacked by Armenians and pushed back to river Khrami. The station was renovated during the 1st decade of the 21st century. 252), and Gndevaz (pop. The Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is also home to the Gyumri Swimming Complex. The Shikahogh State Preserve, founded in 1958, is located around 14km (9mi) south of Kapan, near the Shikahogh village. A primate city (Latin: 'prime', 'first rank') is a city that is the largest in its country, province, state, or region, and disproportionately larger than any others in the urban hierarchy. 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. [50], The restoration process of the damaged buildings of Gyumri has been spearheaded by Earthwatch to preserve the city's unique architecture.[55]. The regulating body of the church is the Diocese of Armavir, headed by Bishop Sion Adamyan. 4 more factories were opened in the 1970s, including the "Lizin" chemicals plant in 1974, the "ArmAuto" metal structures and goods plant and "Bjni" water bottling plant in 1977, and the knitting plant in 1978. The ancient city of Armavir became the capital in 331 BC until 210 BC. The 2nd plan was composed in 1952 by architect P. Manukyan. The Russian 102nd Military Base is located in the city. The urban settlements of the province are home to cultural palaces as well as many public libraries. The majority of the Yaghdan village is Greek. For many Armenians, poverty is a condition of everyday life. Ethnic groups and religion Vanadzor has a railway station with a South Caucasus Railway express service that connects the city with Yerevan via Gyumri, and Tbilisi via Ayrum. The population of Gyumri has gradually grown since 1840 after gaining the status of town. The town's church of Surp Gayane was consecrated on November 17, 2007. Tsaghkadzor (Armenian: ) is a spa town and urban municipal community, as well as one of the most popular health resorts in Armenia, located north of the capital Yerevan in the Kotayk Province.According to the 2011 census, the town has a population of 1,256, down from 3,350 reported in the 1989 census. 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 natural water bottling industry has its deep roots in the town of Jermuk. Faculty of Natural Sciences and Communication Systems. Initially, Georgia controlled Lori. The M-4 motorway that crosses the republic from north to south passes through the eastern vicinity of Charentsavan. Tsaghkadzor (Armenian: ) is a spa town and urban municipal community, as well as one of the most popular health resorts in Armenia, located north of the capital Yerevan in the Kotayk Province.According to the 2011 census, the town has a population of 1,256, down from 3,350 reported in the 1989 census. After the fall of the Ilkhanate in the mid-14th century, the Zakarid princes ruled over Lori, Shirak, and Ararat plain until 1360 when they fell to the invading Turkic tribes. It was renamed to Leninakan[c] during the Soviet period and became a major industrial and textile center in Soviet Armenia. This page was last edited on 3 October 2022, at 15:09. The Caucasus Mountains are a mountain range at the intersection of Asia and Europe. The village of Nor Artagers is also home to a small Assyrian community totaling around 260 people. 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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]. It is the longest reversible aerial tramway built in one section only.[21]. The city suffered an earthquake in 1926, when many of its significant buildings were destroyed including the Greek church of Saint George. However, they were all dissolved due to financial difficulties. The South Caucasus Railway CJSC, is the current operator of the railway sector in Armenia.[62]. In January 1919, the British brokered a peace agreement which left northern Lori as a neutral zone between the two countries. [12] They belong to the Assyrian Church of the East. The Caucasus Mountains include the Greater Caucasus in the north and Lesser Caucasus in The industrial sector in the provincial center Gyumri includes the production of building materials (tufa and basalt), hosiery and textile manufacturing, food processing and dairy products, alcoholic drinks, electronic machines, etc. Until 1988, the town had a small Azerbaijani community among a majority of Armenians. The central station of the city serves as bus terminal for inter-city transport, serving outbound routes towards other major cities and towns in Armenia, as well as cities in Georgia. According to Movses Khorenatsi, ancient Armavir was built by Aramayis; the grandson of Hayk, who moved from Taron to the Ararat plain. The province was heavily damaged during the 1988 Armenian earthquake. The famous Sardarapat Memorial complex, including the Armenia Ethnography Museum is located in the village of Araks, around 10km southwest of the provincial centre Armavir. It was home to 4 major industrial firms specialized in the production of military technology. Press Esc to cancel. Kapan is also home to the Davit Hambardzumyan Children and Youth Sport School, operated by the municipality since its inauguration in 1969. Animals like foxes, rabbits, badgers and bears could be found there. On 25 May 1918, the Armenians led by Garegin Nzhdeh fought against the Turkish forces led by Wehib Pasha, at the vicinity of Karakilisa. The town is home to several health resorts and spas, and is one of the main touristic destinations for those who visit Armenia. [57] The jokes and anecdotes of local humorists like Jgher Khachik and Poloz Mukuch are widely known by the local citizens. Lori has 3 nature protected areas, including the Gyulagarak Sanctuary, the Margahovit Sanctuary, and the Rhododendron caucasicum Sanctuary near Aghstev river. In 1780, Catholicos Simeon I of Yerevan founded the Etchmiadzin Paper Factory which only served for 6 years. Alexandropol had been quickly transformed to become one of the major centers of the Russian troops during the Russo-Turkish War of 187778. The largest industrial plant in Gyumri is the Gyumri-Beer Brewery opened in 1972. The club has won third place in the Armenian Premier League on three occasions: in 2008, 2011 and 201213. Lori was annexed by Safavid Persia as a result of the 1555 Peace of Amasya and became part of Persia's Kartli-Kakheti province. As of 2017[update], the city is home to 47 public education schools, 23 pre-school kindergartens, as well as 7 special schools for music. The Stepanavan Dendropark as well as the Vanadzor Botanical Garden are major destinations for ecotourism lovers. Holy Mother of God Armenian Catholic Church, built between 1849 and 1854. The Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia (Armenian: , romanized: Hayastani zinvats uzher), sometimes referred to as the Armenian Army (Armenian: , romanized: Haykakan Banak), is the national military of Armenia.It consists of personnel branches under the General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces, which can be Many streets bearing the name of Bolshevik activists were changed. Traditions and local customs are widely preserved by the local citizens. Gayane Ghandilyan Arakelyan is the CEO of Digital Pomegranate, one of many Armenian tech companies run by women. In 1400, Timur invaded Armenia and Georgia, and captured more than 60,000 of the survived local people as slaves. The regulating body of the church is the Diocese of Vayots Dzor, seated in Yeghegnadzor. This page was last edited on 5 July 2022, at 09:28. FC Armavir represented the town of Armavir in the domestic football competitions between 1965 and 2003 before being dissolved due to financial difficulties. The Shirak plateau is surrounded with the Pambak Mountains from the east and Aragats volcanic range from the south. Passengers need to pay the money directly to the driver when getting out of the vehicle, with no established ticketing system. The FFA Vanadzor Football Academy opened its doors on 29 October 2016. According to the Armenian scholar Ghevond the Historian, the town was a center of the Armenian rebellion led by Artavazd Mamikonian against the Islamic Arab Caliphate, between 733 and 755. Her rise to power coincided with the coronavirus pandemic; MurphsLife: Social Media as a Tool for Social Change, Oladiwura Oladepo Wins Waislitz Global Citizen Award, Girls Who Code is Closing the Gender Gap in India, Representative Young Kim: An Advocate for Foreign Aid, 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. [7][10] In the course of the 4th century, the region was ruled by members of the House of Mihran.[11]. A large public park is situated between the industrial zone and the residential area. According to the Russian 1880 estimate, which produced statistics of 1873, Isti-su (i.e. ", "Armenia among the top 10 safest countries", "1837. Lori is famous for its cheese and other dairy products. 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. [16] Soon after in 1502, Kumayri became part of the newly formed Erivan Beglarbegi, a new administrative territory of Iran formed by the Safavids. 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. After the provisional government of Ahmet Tevfik Pasha failed With this revolution, the Young Turks helped to establish The current population of Armenia is 2,976,153 as of Thursday, November 3, 2022, based on Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations data. ; Armenia ranks number 137 in the list of countries (and [12], In September 1930, the Kafan raion was formed with Kapan as its administrative center. The province is bordered by the Kvemo Kartli region of Georgia. However, the Kapan-Kovsakan-Mijnavan railway line is currently inactive. Football is the most popular sport in the province. 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 Old caves dating to the Bronze Age are found in the Arpa River gorge at the north of Jermuk, along with a group of small chapels dating back to the Middle Ages. Note that the area of the Gegharkunik Province includes Lake Sevan which covers 1,278 square kilometres (493 sq mi) of its territory. The town of Spitak is home to the "Spitak-1" organization for construction and building materials founded in 1985, the "Sev Kakach" cooperative for bakery production founded in 1987, the "Bee Art" plant for honey, and the "Vanuhi" garment factory. Currently, the town has an approximate population of 18,500 as per the 2016 official estimate. 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. A new railway link between Vanadzor and Fioletovo (west of Dilijan) has also been proposed.[23]. The Kiurikians ruled the kingdom until 1118 when Tashir-Dzoraget became part of the Kingdom of Georgia. [28], The majority of the population in Gyumri belongs to the Armenian Apostolic Church. ; Armenia 2020 population is estimated at 2,963,243 people at mid year according to UN data. The city is also in particular notable for the large Kumayri historic district that managed to mostly survive the 1988 earthquake, dating back mainly to the 19th century and being one of the few surviving places in the world with authentic urban Armenian architecture. The factory produces a variety of lager beer under the brands Gyumri, Ararat and Aleksandrapol. Gyumri (Armenian: , pronounced ) is an urban municipal community and the second-largest city in Armenia, serving as the administrative center of Shirak Province in the northwestern part of the country. The Sardarapat Battle Memorial and the Musa Dagh Resistance memorial are among the other major attractions of the province. The following is a list of the provinces with population, area, and density information. However, after falling to the Bolsheviks in July 1921, Jermuk became part of the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic. As of the 201516 educational year, Lori was home to 162 schools. There is a large poultry farm in the town of Spitak. According to the Armenian historian Thomas of Metsoph, although the Kara Koyunlu levied heavy taxes against the Armenians, the early years of their rule were relatively peaceful and some reconstruction of towns took place. The Mother See also runs the Eurnekian Public School which is one of the prominent schools of Armenia. Gugark was one of the major educational centres throughout the history. The works for the second phase of the ski lift are ongoing in order to boost the winter tourism in the region.[17]. The largest urban community is the provincial center of Vanadzor, with a population of 86,199. [12][13], After the fall of Armenia to the Byzantine Empire in 1045 and later to the Seljuk invaders in 1064. [23] According to the plan, the reconstruction of Kapan Airport was expected to be completed in 2018, with an estimated cost of US$2 million. The climate is characterized with extremely cold snowy winters and mild summers. 5258. Currently, the town has an approximate population of 18,500 as per the 2016 official estimate. Charentsavan is composed of 2 words: Charents (Armenian: ) and avan (Armenian: ), literally meaning the "town of Charents". City and urban community in Shirak, Armenia, Classical antiquity and the ancient Armenian Kingdom, Historical population and ethnic composition of Gyumri, [Book: The Arab Campaign of Armenia, Author: Ghevond the Historian (8th century), published in 1857, Paris ( , , , 1857)]. The urban population is 137,784 (58.5%) and the rural is 97,753 (41.5%). In 1722, the principality of Kapan was established by uniting the noble families of Syunik into one state in order to fight against Muslim oppression. The theatre's new building was opened in 1972. The station was renovated during the 1st decade of the 21st century. [citation needed]. The "DIET LLC", the "K&K" factory, and the "Katnagorts" plant are specialized in dairy products. Jermuk is home to the Snowman Festival regularly organized in February on a yearly basis.[14]. On 10 May 1920, the local Bolshevik Armenians aided by the Muslim population, attempted a coup d'tat in Alexandropol against the Dashnak government of Armenia. 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