Armenia - 2008

The population of Armenia is estimated to be 3,200,000 people. The first Republic of Armenia, with the capital Yerevan, was established on 28/05/1918. In 1920, the Soviet system was established in the same year and Armenia became the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic with Yerevan as the capital. A referendum on secession was held on 21/09/1991. The Supreme Soviet of Armenia approved the results of the referendum and declared the independence of the Republic of Armenia on 23/09/1991. The fundamental document determining the government of Armenia is the Constitution adopted by the referendum on 02/07/1995. The Constitution declared the Republic of Armenia as a sovereign democratic social legal state where the power resides with the people and is exercised by free elections, referendums as well as government institutions, local government bodies and officials. The European Commission's audovisual service has produced this video stockshot on Armenia which is part of a series on Russia, Georgia and countries of the Caucasus. The stockshot contains general views of Armenia as well as footage illustrating: - Yerevan, the capital; - general views of the country; - brandy production; - nuclear power station; - Nagorny Karabakh.

European Commission | October 29, 2008

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