Capital of Armenia: Yerevan
The capital of Armenia is Yerevan. Armenia sits in Asia, has a population of 2,780,469, and uses the AMD. Official languages include Armenian.
Quick facts
- Capital: Yerevan
- Continent: Asia
- Population: ~2,780,469
- Area: 29,743 km²
- Population density: 93.5 people per km²
- Official language: Armenian
- Currency: AMD
- ISO code: AM
How big is Armenia?
By population, Armenia ranks 138th in the world, holding roughly 0.03% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 139th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Armenia has 93.5 people per square kilometre, which is somewhat above the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Asia, Armenia is the 42th most populous country of 48.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Armenia in population are Lithuania (2,750,055) and Jamaica (2,827,377).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Lesotho (30,355 km²) and Belgium (30,528 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Armenian is listed as an official language of Armenia alone, which is unusual — most official languages are shared across borders.
Armenia uses the AMD, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Armenia in Asia
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are China, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Asia is the block Armenia belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Armenia and a page on the flag of Armenia.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Armenia?
The capital of Armenia is Yerevan.
What is the population of Armenia?
About 2,780,469, making it the 138th most populous country in the world.
How big is Armenia?
29,743 square kilometres, ranking 139th by land area, at a density of 93.5 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Armenia use?
The AMD, which no other country uses.