Yerevan is the capital city of Armenia.

2. Here’s the lingo…

Wondering how to say the name of this wonderful city? It’s pronounced Yer-eh-vann.

3. It’s a fairly average-sized city.

The total land area of Yerevan is 86 square miles (223 square kilometers)…that’s slightly smaller than Edinburgh.

4. But it’s absolutely packed!

Yerevan’s population was 1,075,000 in 2016 – that’s roughly double the population of Edinburgh, and gives it a population density of around 12,400 residents per square mile.

5. How far is it away from the water?

Yerevan is located 3,246 ft above sea level.

6. What do citizens call themselves?

Residents of Yerevan are known as Yerevantsis or Armenians.

7. There’s tons of history out here.

Make sure you visit the Matenadaran if you’re in Yerevan; it’s a museum of ancient manuscripts where you can discover the vast rich history that surrounds Yerevan and Armenia.