According to the Diocese of Gougark, as of February 2016, Lori is home to 259 places of worship, of which 3 monasteries, as well as 36 churches and 23 chapels, are active.[17]. Montreal (/ m n t r i l / MUN-tree-AWL; officially Montral, French: ()) is the second-most populous city in Canada and most populous city in the Canadian province of Quebec.Founded in 1642 as Ville-Marie, or "City of Mary", it is named after Mount Royal, the triple-peaked hill around which the early city of Ville-Marie is built. During the First Nagorno-Karabakh War, Kapan was bombarded by artillery coming from the neighboring Zangilan District of Azerbaijan, causing deaths among the civilian population. The town of Armavir was founded as a railway station connecting Yerevan with Gyumri and northern Armenia. [23] However, being home to the Zvartnots International Airport, Parakar is home to many gambling houses and night clubs. The Pahlavunis had a great contribution in the progress of Shirak with the foundation of many fortresses, monastic complexes, educational institutions, etc. The Kiurikians ruled the kingdom until 1118 when Tashir-Dzoraget became part of the Kingdom of Georgia. Under the Russian rule, the town of Jermuk witnessed a significant growth and development. The main water resource of the province is the Debed river with its tributaries Dzoraget, Pambak and Martsaget. The province has 3 urban and 94 rural communities. Temperatures can reach up to 38C (100F) during summer, and can fall to 15C (5F) during winter. Surp Nshan or Holy Sign Church: Opened in 1870. Metsamor river (also known as Sevjur river) is the only river that originates from the province. Around 78% (970km) of the total area of the province are arable lands, out of which 40% (388km) are ploughed. ", "The Eparchy of Armenia & Oriental Europe of the Armenian Catholic Church", " ", "Gyumri has preserved the aura and architecture of the 19th century", "Gyumri officially declared CIS cultural capital in 2013", "TheBambir.com is available at DomainMarket.com", " ", "U.S.-Armenian Tycoon Remembered At Gyumri Church Service", "Serzh Sargsyan walked through Gyumri's 'fantastic' streets and had dinner in newly built guest houses | www.aravot-en.am", " . 706), Karmrashen (pop. Kapan has a cold semi-arid climate (Kppen climate classification BSk) with hot summers and cold winters. The plan was later modified at the beginning of the 1960s. [22], On 12 January 2015, Valery Permyakov, a serviceman from the Russian 102nd Military Base, murdered seven members of an Armenian family in Gyumri. This indicated a significant decline in the rate of hunger since 1999 when over four-fifths of Armenias The largest garment manufacturers of the city are the "Dav-Gar" garment factory founded in 1962, the Darbbag's Sewing Factory founded in 1977 (privatized in 1996), the "Sarton" Sewing Factory founded in 1990, "Ruz-Dan" garment factory founded in 2000. The red dye of the insect was largely used in Armenian miniatures as well as other types of artworks throughout the history of ancient and medieval Armenia. 2 football academies are currently under construction in the towns of Vagharshapat and Armavir. Most of the marshrutkas Russian-made GAZelle vans with 13 seats that operate with certain routes and stops. Between 1924 and 1990, the city was known as Leninakan in honor of Vladimir Lenin. The M-2 main road that connects the capital Yerevan with southern Armenia, the Iranian border, and the Artsakh Republic, passes through Kapan. With the territorial administration reform of 1995, the 3 raions were merged to form the Armavir Province. The Jermuk branch of the National Gallery of Armenia was opened in 1972. Glendale is a city in the San Fernando Valley and Verdugo Mountains regions of Los Angeles County, California.At the 2020 U.S. Census the population was 196,543, up from 191,719 at the 2010 census, making it the fourth-largest city in Los Angeles County and the 24th-largest city in California.It is located about 10 miles (16 km) north of downtown Los Angeles. The province is connected with Yerevan and southern Armenia through the M-5 Motorway, while the M-3 Motorway connects Armavir with northern Armenia. New industrial plants were also opened in tho town such as the "Khorda" Hydroturbines Manufacturing Enterprise founded in 2006,[8] the "ASCE Group" steel casting enterprise opened in 2013[9] and the "Lubawa Armenia" Armenian-Polish enterprise for safety and military equipments products founded in 2014. [6], At the decline of the Urartu Kingdom by the second half of the 6th century BC, Kumayri became part of the Achaemenid Empire. [8] Though originally a small settlement, by the late 9th and early 10th century, it was fortified by Prince Jagik, becoming the residence of the Jagikean princes. The climate is characterized with extremely cold snowy winters and mild summers. 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 forests of Jermuk are rich with oak and hornbeam trees, as well as with dog rose, wild pear, plum and juniper plants. ; Armenia population is equivalent to 0.04% of the total world population. Excavations conducted in 1931 testify that the region of modern-day Lori was most probably settled during the 1st half of the 2nd millennium BC. The Aslamazyan Sisters Gallery, built in the 1880s, is home to more than 700 drawings, paintings and other works of the Aslamazyan sisters who were the Soviet-era artists. [22] Sosi TV was founded in 2012 and covers the central and southern parts of Syunik. Tourism is growing in the region of Kapan. The annual precipitation level is between 600 and 700mm (24 and 28in). Gndevank Monastery dating back to the 10th century, is one of the most attractive nearby destinations. The Greeks built the Saint Catherine Orthodox church near Kapan in 1865.[19]. Armenia Population (as of 10/13/2022) 2,780,154: Last UN Estimate (July 1, 2022) 2,780,469: Births per Day: 18: Deaths per Day: 18: Migrations per Day-3: Net Change per Day-3: Population Change Since Jan. 1-858: Net decrease of 1 person every 480 minutes. Public transport is dominated by the private sector in Gyumri. Several products of Charentsavan were delivered to the republics of the Soviet Union. The province shares a 72km (45mi)-long border with Turkey to the south and west. Under the foreign rulers, the town had gradually lost its significance during the following centuries, until the establishment of the Zakarid Principality of Armenia in 1201 under the Georgian protectorate. 2,964,000(Show more) Head Of State: President: Vahagn Kachaturyan(Show more) On December 7, 1988, an earthquake destroyed the northwestern town of Spitak and caused severe damage to Leninakan (now Gyumri), Armenias second most populous city. FC Armavir represented the town of Armavir in the domestic football competitions between 1965 and 2003 before being dissolved due to financial difficulties. It is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Haghpat and Sanahin monasteries and the well-preserved Akhtala monastery, where Armenians, Georgians, and Greeks make an annual pilgrimage on September 2021.[5]. The Vordan Karmir Sanctuary is the only protected natural area in the province. [16] The total number of Molokans in Lori is 3,882 individuals. The majority of the Yaghdan village is Greek. The Caucasus Mountains are a mountain range at the intersection of Asia and Europe. It was envisaged to expand the town to accommodate a population of 65,000 by the end of the 20th century. Another printing house, Ayg (founded 1892), published historical books and the first periodical of Gyumri, Akhuryan. 2,964,000(Show more) Head Of State: President: Vahagn Kachaturyan(Show more) On December 7, 1988, an earthquake destroyed the northwestern town of Spitak and caused severe damage to Leninakan (now Gyumri), Armenias second most populous city. The town is also served by a railway station connected with Yerevan and Gyumri. The urban population is 137,784 (58.5%) and the rural is 97,753 (41.5%). After turning down Armenian ultimatum, Georgian forces were attacked by Armenians and pushed back to river Khrami. The city underwent a tumultuous period during and after World War 1. First-level administrative divisions. [23], On 25 June 2016, Pope Francis delivered a Holy Mass at Gyumri's Vartanants Square. Stepanavan Airport, located 44km (27mi) north of Vanadzor, is the nearest airport to the city. At the beginning of the 16th century, Kapan became part of the Erivan Province within the Safavid Iran. In May 2013, Gandzasar Kapan opened their football pitches, including one with artificial turf. It is very common among Armenians to refer to the dignity of Gyumri (Armenian: Gyumrva tasib). 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 Kouymjian, Dickran (1997), "Armenia from the Fall of the Cilician Kingdom (1375) to the Forced Migration under Shah Abbas (1604)" in, A. Bakhchinyan. By the end of the 19th century, when the city was known as Alexandropol, it became the largest city of Russian-ruled Eastern Armenia with a population above that of After the provisional government of Ahmet Tevfik Pasha failed The name Lori later spread through the region and replaced the original name of Tashir.[7]. Yeghvard (Armenian: ) is a town and urban municipal community in the Kotayk Province of Armenia.It is located 39 kilometres southwest of the provincial centre Hrazdan.As of the 2011 census, the population of the town is 11,672, almost same as reported during the 2001 census. Kapan (Armenian: ) is a town in southeast Armenia, serving as the administrative center of the urban community of Kapan as well as the provincial capital of Syunik Province.It is located in the valley of the Voghji River and is on the northern slopes of Mount Khustup.According to the 2011 census, the population of Kapan was 43,190, a slight decline from 45,711 in the 2001 Visitors come for the natural environment of Jermuk and the mountains of Vayots Dzor (3000 meters), the waterfalls, the curing water pools, hotels and health spas, sanatoriums, the cableway and alpine sports facilities. Charentsavan used to be one of the major industrial centres of Soviet Armenia. 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 Shirak plateau is surrounded with the Pambak Mountains from the east and Aragats volcanic range from the south. Historically, the territories of modern-day Lori are associated with the cantons of Tashir, Boghnopor and Dzorapor of Gugark province of Ancient Armenia. Leninakan became a major industrial center in the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic and its second-largest city, after the capital Yerevan. It is located in the north of the country, bordering Georgia. Multiple new airlines began operating flights to the airport, including Taron Avia, a new Armenian airline based in Gyumri. With this revolution, the Young Turks helped to establish In June 1804, the Russian forces controlled over Shirak region at the beginning of the Russo-Persian War of 1804 and 1813. The 2nd plan was composed in 1952 by architect P. Manukyan. The town's central square was renamed after Garegin Nzhdeh, while the central park of the town was named after Vazgen Sargsyan. Currently, the town has an approximate population of 18,500 as per the 2016 official estimate. In 1862, Lori was transferred into the jurisdiction of the Tiflis Governorate. The population of Kapan was at its peak with 45,711 citizens as per the 2001 census. Domestically, it is bordered by Aragatsotn Province from the north, Ararat Province from the east and the capital Yerevan from the northeast. Currently, the town has an approximate population of 900 Later in 1185, the province became ruled by the Mkhargdzeli dynasty after Queen Tamar of Georgia appointed the Sargis Mkhargrdzeli as its governor. It was completely destroyed during the Soviet period. Between 120 and 330 AD, the capital of the kingdom was the city of Vagharshapat under the Arsacid dynasty. The Russo-Turkish War of 18281829 was sparked by the Greek War of Independence of 18211829. Gyumri is home to many prominent museums of Armenia, including the House-Museums of sculptor Sergey Merkurov, poets Avetik Isahakyan and Hovhannes Shiraz, and actor Mher Mkrtchyan. Glendale is a city in the San Fernando Valley and Verdugo Mountains regions of Los Angeles County, California.At the 2020 U.S. Census the population was 196,543, up from 191,719 at the 2010 census, making it the fourth-largest city in Los Angeles County and the 24th-largest city in California.It is located about 10 miles (16 km) north of downtown Los Angeles. The city is also home to the Gyumri Swimming Complex. Vanadzor is the capital and largest city of the province. The Russians built the Sev Berd fortress at the western edge of the city during the 1830s in response to the Russo-Turkish War of 18281829. The nearby villages of Herher (pop. It was completely destroyed during the Soviet period. It is marked with many cultural and entertainment activities. The city suffered major damage during the 1988 Armenian earthquake, which devastated many parts of the country. The period between the 16th and 17th centuries is considered to be the darkest period in the history of Vayots Dzor. The following is a list of the provinces with population, area, and density information. [12][13], After the fall of Armenia to the Byzantine Empire in 1045 and later to the Seljuk invaders in 1064. However, the town is mainly famous with its hot springs (geysers). With the gradual development of the services, the population of Jermuk reached up to 9,000 during the 1980s. It is home to four natural-grass and two artificial turf regular-sized football training pitches.[70]. 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. They led a rebellion against the absolute rule of Sultan Abdulhamid II in the 1908 Young Turk Revolution. Armavir Province is characterized with dry continental climate, with hot summers and mildly cold winters. Charentsavan (Armenian: ), is a town and urban municipal community in the Kotayk Province of Armenia.It was founded in 1947 as Lusavan, and renamed in 1967 after the poet Yeghishe Charents. "Bagratuni Kingdom", pp. With this revolution, the Young Turks helped to establish Note that the area of the Gegharkunik Province includes Lake Sevan which covers 1,278 square kilometres (493 sq mi) of its territory. It is located just 10km (6.2mi) west of Jermuk. In the late 1920s, the Ararat rebellion erupted in the vicinity of Mount Ararat. Between the 11th and 13th centuries, the monasteries of Haghpat, Sanahin, Kobayr and Bardzrakash in Dsegh served as centers of Armenian culture, theology and science. The "Beton" enterprise founded in 1988, the "Bionik" plant founded in 2004, and the "Karaberd" plant are specialized in building materials. The major urban plan of the town designed by architects Avetik Mirijanyan and M. Safrastyan, was approved in 1971. By the end of the 19th century, when the city was known as Alexandropol, it became the largest city of Russian-ruled Eastern Armenia with a population above that of The station was renovated during the 1st decade of the 21st century. 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. Faculty of Technologies and sectoral economics. The town was an important outpost for the Imperial Russian armed forces in the Transcaucasus where their military barracks were established (e.g., at Poligons, Severski, Kazachi Post). As of 2017[update], the Gyumri Railway Station operates regular trips to Yerevan and Batumi. Echmiadzin Cannery" founded in 1969, the "Echmiadzin Kat" dairy factory founded in 1997, the "Sonimol" plant for grains founded in 2001, and the "Ekologia V.K.H." As a result of the Sovietization of Armenia in December 1920, Kapan was included in the Republic of Mountainous Armenia under the commandment of Garegin Nzhdeh, who fought against the Bolsheviks between 26 April and 12 July 1921. Saint Arseny Russian Orthodox Church, built during the 1870s and opened in 1910. The town is dominated by the Vardenis mountain range from the north and the Vayk range from the south. The academy became the first developed technical football centre in the Syunik Province.[29]. In 1837 Russian Tsar Nicholas I arrived in Gyumri and changed the name into Alexandropol. The theatre's new building was opened in 1972. Population: (2022 est.) The nearby village of Akhuryan is home to the "Lusastgh-Sugar" factory (opened in 2010), the largest sugar producers in the Southern Caucasus region. In 1747, Jermuk became part of the newly formed Nakhichevan Khanate. Figures are from the Statistical Committee of Armenia. The height of the surrounding mountains ranges between 2500 and 3500 meters, all covered with forests and alpine meadows. A huge decline of the population was due to the disastrous earthquake of 1988. [citation needed]. The musical culture of Alexandrapol has greatly influenced the art of Jivani, who is considered the founder of modern Armenian folk music during the 19th century. Summer in Charentsavan is warm with brisk and cool nights. Each year during the summer, the town hosts the FIDE Grand Prix Jermuk chess tournament. The Caucasus Mountains are a mountain range at the intersection of Asia and Europe. The medieval bridge of Kapan dating back to 871. After the October Revolution of 1917 and the Russian withdrawal from the South Caucasus, the Ottoman forces launched a new offensive capturing the city of Alexandropol on 11 May 1918, during the Caucasus Campaign in World War I. 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. Bruce Bolt, a seismologist and a professor of earth and planetary science at the University of California, Berkeley, walked the fault scarp in 1992 and found that the vertical displacement measured 1m (3ft 3in) along most of the length with the southwest end reaching 1.6m (5ft 3in). The Treaty of Lausanne (French: Trait de Lausanne) was a peace treaty negotiated during the Lausanne Conference of 192223 and signed in the Palais de Rumine, Lausanne, Switzerland, on 24 July 1923. It is considered the cultural and educational center of northern Armenia. [6] The fortress-city became the capital of the Kingdom of Tashir-Dzoraget in 1065. 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. In 1995, Jermuk became part of the newly formed Vayots Dzor Province as per the 1995 administrative reforms. However, the Ottomans withdrew from the city on 24 December 1918, as stipulated by the Armistice of Mudros. The town is characterized with alpine climate providing mild weather during the summers with cold and snowy climate during the long-lasting winters. The territory of ancient Armavir was inhabited since the 5th millennium BC. With this revolution, the Young Turks helped to establish Animals like foxes, rabbits, badgers and bears could be found there. Likewise, FC Vagharshapat represented Etchmiadizn between 1967 and 2005 before being dissolved. The artistic director is Nikolay Tsaturyan. The province is home to the spiritual centre of the Armenian nation; the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin of the Armenian Apostolic Church. In 1837, Gyumri was renamed Alexandropol after Czar Nicholas I's wife, Princess Alexandra Fyodorovna. ; Armenia population is equivalent to 0.04% of the total world population. Arakelyans Digital Pomegranate is currently developing a tourist app, which Arakelyan hopes will reinvigorate Armenias tourism industry in a post-pandemic Armenia. The largest industrial plant in Gyumri is the Gyumri-Beer Brewery opened in 1972. However, the club was dissolved in 2002 due to financial difficulties. In 1966, the "Kentronadzul" metal casting plant was opened to become the largest industrial firm of the town. 252), and Gndevaz (pop. Figures are from the Statistical Committee of Armenia. 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 agriculture of Lori forms around 7.5% of the annual total agricultural product of Armenia. The Akhurian River passes through the western suburbs. As a result of the Treaty of Turkmenchay signed between the Russian Empire and Persia in 1828 following the Russo-Persian War of 182628, many territories of Eastern Armeniaincluding Vayots Dzorbecame part of the Russian Empire. [10][11] Kumayri entered e new era of growth and progress, particularly when the nearby city of Ani became the capital of the kingdom in 961. The uprising was suppressed by the Armenian government on May 14 and its leaders were executed. Soon after, KOHAR became one of the most celebrated choirs in Armenia as well as throughout the Armenian diaspora. The regulating body of the church is the Diocese of Armavir, headed by Bishop Sion Adamyan. Shirak are one of the most popular football teams in Armenia, having won the championship of the Armenian Premier League four times, with the most recent one in the 201213 season. Armenias tech industry employs over 10% more women than the combined average of the rest of the world in that same industry. [64] At the end of the 19th century, the population of Alexandropol had grown to 32,100 inhabitants, with a majority of Armenians. [3], The area of modern-day Gyumri was originally known as Kumayri during the period of the Kingdom of Urartu. 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 station was renovated during the 1st decade of the 21st century. Ejmiadzin became an important industrial centre during the Soviet years. In 1880, Lori became part of the Borchali uyezd of the Tiflis Governorate. Gyumri has a large number of educational institutions, following the capital Yerevan in the number of educational institutions. The TurkishArmenian war (Armenian: - ), known in Turkey as the Eastern Front (Turkish: Dou Cephesi) of the Turkish War of Independence, was a conflict between the First Republic of Armenia and the Turkish National Movement following the collapse of the Treaty of Svres in 1920. On the other hand, summer in Gyumri is relatively hot with temperatures reaching up to 38C or 100.4F. It is attractive for its fresh air, waterfall, artificial lakes, walking trails, the surrounding forests and mineral water pools. This indicated a significant decline in the rate of hunger since 1999 when over four-fifths of Armenias The Jubilee Stadium of Armavir is the 3rd-largest football venue in Armenia. The town's Saint Mesrop Mashtots Church opened in December 2001 and is regulated by the Diocese of Syunik of the Armenian Apostolic Church, based in the nearby town of Goris.[20]. Kapan (Armenian: ) is a town in southeast Armenia, serving as the administrative center of the urban community of Kapan as well as the provincial capital of Syunik Province.It is located in the valley of the Voghji River and is on the northern slopes of Mount Khustup.According to the 2011 census, the population of Kapan was 43,190, a slight decline from 45,711 in the 2001 To sort the information, use the arrow devices in the table headings. In 2006, COAF grew to 18 villages in Armavir, implementing the organization's style of community engaged programs, growing to include healthy lifestyle curriculum in schools, after school clubs, psychological support, youth empowerment, as well as professional trainings and supervision by COAF experts. Many works have been published to narrate about the legacy and heritage of the humor in Gyumri.[58]. The town is about 80km (50mi) north of the Iranian border. In 1997, the KOHAR Symphony Orchestra and Choir was founded in Gyumri through the efforts of the Lebanese-Armenian philanthropist Harout Khatchadourian. [5] Historians believe that Xenophon passed through Kumayri during his return to the Black Sea, a journey immortalized in his Anabasis. In January 1919, the British brokered a peace agreement which left northern Lori as a neutral zone between the two countries. Merdzavan Brandy Factory for cognac, wine and vodka, opened in 1998 in, Karas Winery (Tierras de Armenia), opened in 2003 in, Winar Winery (Brest Wine Factory), opened in 2004 in, Parakar Wine-Brandy House, opened in 2005 in, Arpenik Winery for wine and brandy, opened in 2009 in, Alvan Alco Winery for wine and brandy, opened in 2010 in, Interalco Winery for brandy, opened in 2014 in. The city is notable for its worldwide champions in individual sports, such as Robert Emmiyan in long jump, Yurik Vardanyan and Nazik Avdalyan in weightlifting and Artur Aleksanyan in Greco-Roman wrestling. The city celebrates the "Gyumri Day" annually on the first Sunday of October. The Children of Armenia Fund (COAF), a non-profit NGO that is focused on child-centered development of rural Armenia, opened the first COAF SMART Center in Debet village of Lori in May 2018. As of the 201516 educational year, Lori was home to 162 schools. 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 Holy Mother of God Armenian Catholic Church, built between 1849 and 1854. Montreal (/ m n t r i l / MUN-tree-AWL; officially Montral, French: ()) is the second-most populous city in Canada and most populous city in the Canadian province of Quebec.Founded in 1642 as Ville-Marie, or "City of Mary", it is named after Mount Royal, the triple-peaked hill around which the early city of Ville-Marie is built. 2,964,000(Show more) Head Of State: President: Vahagn Kachaturyan(Show more) On December 7, 1988, an earthquake destroyed the northwestern town of Spitak and caused severe damage to Leninakan (now Gyumri), Armenias second most populous city. Saint Gregory the Illuminator's Church, built between 1875 and 1880. According to Movses Khorenatsi, the territories of modern-day Armavir Province mainly occupy the central part of the historic Ayrarat province at the centre of the Armenian Highland. This page was last edited on 5 July 2022, at 09:28. 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