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Yerevan: Capital and largest city of Armenia
Yerevan is the capital and largest city of Armenia, as well as one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. Situated along the Hrazdan River, Yerevan is the administrative, cultural, and industrial center of the country, as its primate city. It has been the capital since 1918, the fourteenth in the history of Armenia and the seventh located in or around the Ararat Plain. The city also serves as the seat of the Araratian Pontifical Diocese, which is the largest diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church and one of the oldest dioceses in the world.

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Armenia: History buffs will love the churches, monasteries and architecture in this ancient country [Video]

Armenia: History buffs will love the churches, monasteries and architecture in this ancient country

Discover Armeniaโ€™s ancient monasteries, vibrant traditions, and the rich history of Yerevan

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:00Published

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