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Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, beginning on September 23,
1991 the official name of the nation has been the Republic of Armenia
(Armenian: Hayastani Hanrapetut'yun). The data code for the country is
AM.
The capital and largest city is Yerevan. In addition to the Yerevan administrative region, Armenia is split into ten administrative divisions, know as marzer (singular: marz); these are Ararat, Aragatsotn, Armavir, Gegharkunik, Kotayk, Lori, Shirak, Syunik, Tavush, and Vayots Dzor.
The flag of Armenia consists of three equal horizontal bands of red (top), blue, and orange.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 26 July 2009 )
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Republic of Armenia |
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Monday, 04 May 2009 |
 Official Name: The Republic of Armenia, shortly - Armenia.
Political system: The Constitution of Armenia was adopted by a nationwide referendum on July 5, 1995. This constitution established Armenia as a democratic, sovereign, social, and constitutional state. Yerevan is defined as the state's capital. Power is vested in its citizens, who exercise it directly through the election of government representatives. Decisions related to changes in constitutional status or to an alteration of borders are subject to a vote of the citizens of Armenia exercised in a referendum. There are 117 articles in the 1995 constitution. On November 27, 2005, a nationwide constitutional referendum was held and an amended constitution was adopted.
According to the November 2005 Constitution, the President of the Republic appoints the Prime Minister based on the distribution of the seats in the National Assembly and consultations with the parliamentary factions. The President also appoints (or dismisses from office) the members of the Government upon the recommendation of the Prime Minister. Given the constitutional powers of the president, Armenia can be regarded as a presidential republic.
The President is elected for a term of five years.President of Armenia is Serzh Sargsyan. He was elected in 2008.
Capital City: Yerevan; population 1,1 million.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 16 January 2010 )
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