Noun: Armenia aa(r)'mee-nee-u
- A landlocked republic in southwestern Asia; formerly an Asian soviet; modern Armenia is but a fragment of ancient Armenia which was one of the world's oldest civilizations; throughout 2500 years the Armenian people have been invaded and oppressed by their neighbours
- Republic of Armenia, Hayastan
Type of: Asian country, Asian nation, disputed state, partially-recognized state, state with limited recognition, unrecognized state
Part of: Caucasia, Caucasus, CIS, Commonwealth of Independent States, Transcaucasia
Encyclopedia: Armenia, Subartu And Sumer