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Armenia is a very old country that has experienced many boundary changes. The original kingdom of Armenia is now divided into Turkey, Iran, and the present-day Republic of Armenia. Part of Armenia was also once incorporated in the boundaries of the U.S.S.R. <br><br> | Armenia is a very old country that has experienced many boundary changes. The original kingdom of Armenia is now divided into Turkey, Iran, and the present-day Republic of Armenia. Part of Armenia was also once incorporated in the boundaries of the U.S.S.R. <br><br> | ||
[[Image:Flag of Armenia.svg.png|thumb|right|200px]] | [[Image:Flag of Armenia.svg.png|thumb|right|200px|Flag of Armenia.svg.png]] | ||
== Getting started with Armenian research == | == Getting started with Armenian research == | ||
Armenian research not only impacts those who lived in the country of Armenia, but also all those who belonged to the Armenian Apostolic Church, a large denomination that was prevalent in many countries including Eqypt, Austria, Russia, Indonesia, and England, to name a few. The records from these countries may be in the national language, Latin, or Armenian. Armenian research, is much more wide-spread than many realize. | Armenian research not only impacts those who lived in the country of Armenia, but also all those who belonged to the Armenian Apostolic Church, a large denomination that was prevalent in many countries including Eqypt, Austria, Russia, Indonesia, and England, to name a few. The records from these countries may be in the national language, Latin, or Armenian. Armenian research, is much more wide-spread than many realize. | ||
== Jurisdictions == | == Jurisdictions == | ||
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11 provinces (marzer, singular - marz) | 11 provinces (marzer, singular - marz) | ||
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*Armenia was the first nation to formally adopt Christianity | *Armenia was the first nation to formally adopt Christianity | ||
*From April 24th, 1915 until 1921, over 1 million Armenians were killed, totaling almost 80% of the population. | *From April 24th, 1915 until 1921, over 1 million Armenians were killed, totaling almost 80% of the population. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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