Armenian

Headings


Armenian Language Fonts

Introductions

Map of Armenia and Quick FactsMore Maps 

Armenian Images

Famous Armenians

Armenian Cuisine

Armenian Music

Megasites

Search Engine Colossus - Armenia Links to primary Armenian language search engines and gateways.

Armenia.com Large portal with links to everything from travel and entertainment to education and government.

Language Materials

Armenian Writing System Basic description of writing system with pronunciation guide and related links.

Armenian Lessons Online "This section has Eastern Armenian Lessons Online, which will enable English speakers to learn Armenian at their own pace. Eastern Armenian is spoken in Armenia, Russia and Iran."

Online Dictionaries

YourDictionary.com - Armenian Although offerings for Armenian are scant, this site is always being updated with latest resources, so stay tuned.

Online Media and News

OnlineNewspapers.com - Armenia About 7 online Armenian newspapers from this print media megasite.

Voice of America - Armenian Voice of America news broadcasting in target language.

Yahoo! News - Armenia Latest news in English from a variety of news sources.

SCOLA - Global Foreign Language Portal SCOLA ia a leader in foreign language television news broadcasts. Schedule of broadcasts, insta-classes in some languages, and other useful information.

History and Culture

Armenia History Index Taken from the Library of Congress country study, this index focuses on Armenian history from its beginnings to the present day.

Armenian Genocide To know and understand Armenia one needs to know the tragedy of its people at the hands of the Turks in 1915. This site provides a summary of events, quotes, articles of the time, first-hand accounts, suggested readings and pictures.

Armenian House.org "Armenian House.org is an electronic library featuring a huge collection of documents on Armenian literature, history, religion and anything else Armenia-related. More texts are available in Armenian and Russian sections of the library."

Government and Politics

Governments on the WWW - Armenia Includes links to National Institutions and Government sites including President and most Ministries; Embassies in foreign countries, Political Parties, etc.

Political Resources on the Net - Armenia Listings of political sites available on the Internet sorted by country, with links to Parties, Organizations, Governments, Media and more from all around the world.

Country Studies

Armenia - A Country Study Exceptionally detailed presentation from the Library of Congress. Includes sections on: Geography, Society, Economy, Government and Politics, Very Detailed History and Historical Development, Contemporary Trends, etc.

BBC News Country Profiles - Armenia Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries; also biographic sketches of leaders, essay on media, and historic timelines. They also include audio and video clips from the BBC archives.

Country Analyses

U.S. Department of State Background Notes - Armenia Background Notes are updated/revised as they are received from regional bureaus and are added to the database of the Department of State web site. Categories include: Geography, People, History, Government, Political Conditions, Economy, Defense, Foreign Relations, U.S. Relations, and Travel/Business.

International Monetary Fund - Armenia Latest developments in Peace and Security, Economic Development, Humanitarian Aid/Refugees, Environment/Shelter, Human Rights, Women/Children/Population, Health/Poverty/Food Security, Culture/Education.

The World Trade Organization "The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are the WTO agreements, negotiated and signed by the bulk of the world’s trading nations and ratified in their parliaments. The goal is to help producers of goods and services, exporters, and importers conduct their business." Includes detailed information on Members and Observers - Armenia (Observer)

Energy Information Administration Country Analysis Briefs - Caucasus Region "The Energy Information Administration (EIA), created by Congress in 1977, the a statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Energy. We provide policy-independent data, forecasts, and analysis to promote sound policy making efficient markets and public understanding regarding energy and its interaction with the economy and environment."

Travel Guides

Lonely Planet Destinations - Armenia The people at the offbeat Lonely Planet website are not your typical travel guides -- they're very bright and know what they're talking about. Their goal is not to "sell the country" to travelers. Instead, they tell it how it is. Typical headings include: "Warnings" (in case travel is not recommended - the "why's"); Facts for the Traveler, When to Go, Events, Money and Costs, Attractions, Off the Beaten Track, Activities, History, Culture, Environment, Getting There and Away, Getting Around, and Further Reading and Related Weblinks.

Yahoo Travel Guide - Armenia Includes links to history, basics, transportation, dining, shopping and climate.

Professional Organizations and Library Consortia

International Organization for Armenian Studies "The International Association of Armenian Studies is a scholarly organisation devoted to the promotion of Armenian studies at large."

British Association for Slavonic and East European Studies BASEES, according to its constitution, exists to "advance education for the public benefit in the United Kingdom in the humanities and the social sciences as they relate to the former Soviet Union and the countries of Eastern Europe".

International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) IREX is the premier US nonprofit organization specializing in higher education, independent media, Internet development, and civil society programs in the United States, Europe, Eurasia, the Near East, and Asia.

Universities and Centers of Study

Center for Armenian Research and Publication A facility devoted to documentation and publication in the field of Armenian studies and research located at the University of Michigan-Dearborn

Armenia Studies Center, University of California at Fresno The Center provides an opportunity for students and faculty to interact. It currently houses the Armenian Studies Program, the Sahatdjian Armenian Studies Library, the Avedian Armenian Studies Archives, the newspaper Hye Sharzhoom, the Armenian Students Organization, and the Index of Armenian Art.

Yerevan State University Yerevan State University was founded on May 16, 1919. Its faculties contain 110 departments. Instruction is in Armenian, but instruction in Russian and English for foreign students is arranged according to need. 

EuroEducation - Armenia Description of Armenian education system, K-12 and universities.