Yerevan, Armenia is a very big city and is the capital of the country of Armenia. It is the industrial, cultural and administrative hub of the region.

Yerevan, Armenia is a very big city and is the capital of the country of Armenia. This is located by the sides of the Hrazdan River. It is positioned in the Eastern part of the country in the Ararat Valley. There are mighty mountains on the three sides of the town and there is a river bank on the third side. The main river which flows through the region is Hrazdan which splits the country into two. The city rises to a height of 1300 meters above sea level. It is close to the following provinces of the region including Ararat, Aragatsotn and Kotayk, Armavir. This is the industrial, cultural and administrative hub of the region. While on a trip to the city, do not forget to visit Yerevan, Armenia.

The history of Yerevan, Armenia can be traced back to 8th century B.C. It was when the region came under the rule of the Soviet Union that modernization plans were undertaken in a major way. It was a republic in the land of Soviet Union. There was a 24-hour anti soviet protest that was held in the country. This was the first ever such a demonstration in the country. After the soviet rule ended, the town was declared the capital of Armenia in 1991.

Yerevan, Armenia gradually became an industrial metropolis. It was Alexander Tamanian who designed the architecture of the town. The town gradually turned into a cultural and scientific center. He merged traditional and contemporary designs and gave a beautiful look to the city. The construction method that he followed led to the demolishment of many historical structures. There were many churches, fortresses, baths, bazaars and mosques that were destroyed when the city was renovated under the architect.

Yerevan, Armenia is an important cultural center in the region. The Yerevan State University is also located here. There is also Armenian Academy of Sciences, Historical Museum, Music conservatory, technical houses and an opera building. You can also visit the Matenadaran archives that showcase a great collection of many manuscripts including Roman, Persian, Hebrew, Assyrian and Greek. There are many public libraries, museums, theaters, zoos and botanical gardens that are located here.

There is a large rail network at the very heart of the town. It is a major business center for the many agricultural products that the region produces.

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