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POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT
Under the constitution adopted in 1995 Armenia became a sovereign, democratic, social,
legal republic with semi-presidential system of rule. The President is elected by a national
referendum for maximum two five-year terms. The President appoints the Prime Minister
and with the motion of the latter they select Government ministers. The Prime Minister is
elected for four-year term and represents the legislative body. The country is divided into
11 regions including capital Yerevan. Local government officials are elected for three-year
term in local elections.
Each region has a Governor, appointed by the Central Government, who is responsible
for carrying out the national policies in his region.
Armenia
Oficial name:
Republic of Armenia
Capital:
Yerevan
Major Cities:
Gyumri, Vanadzor
Language:
Armenian
Religion:
Christianity, Armenian Apostolic Church
Teritory:
29.800 km
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Independence date:
21.09.1991
National minorities:
Russians, Yezidis, Assyrians, Greeks, Ukrainians, Jews.
Currency:
Dram (AMD)
Rate:
480 AMD -1 US$, 570 AMD -1 EURO
Time zone:
GMT+4
