Armenia is still a small country in the eyes of the international sports community. It is strong in chess, weightlifting, and wrestling, and did well in European competitions in those sports, and was represented at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
It is a trove of history, littered with crumbling churches perched in spectacular settings. Landscapes transition rapidly from lush forests to shimmering lakes and stark deserts. But the best thing about Armenia is the Armenians themselves - ever welcoming and eager to show off their country to visitors.
Armenia was left to rely almost entirely on its hydropower resources, at great expense to Lake Sevan, one of the world’s largest high-altitude lakes and a source of pride to Armenians. A source for irrigation and drinking water as well as power generation, the lake was soon severely depleted.
Cafe culture has been perfected and it's de rigueur to spend inordinate amounts of time lingering over bottles of Armenian cognac. Armenian food is another treat - always served hot and fresh you can expect mounds of grilled meats and vegetables straight from the nearest garden.
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