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What caused the Armenian diaspora?
Since antiquity, Armenians have established communities in many regions throughout the world. However, the modern Armenian diaspora was largely formed as a result of World War I, when the Armenian genocide committed by the Ottoman Empire forced Armenians living in their homeland to flee or risk being killed.
Are there more Armenians outside of Armenia?
There is a wide-ranging diaspora of around 5 million people of full or partial Armenian ancestry living outside modern Armenia. The largest Armenian populations today exist in Russia, the United States, France, Georgia, Iran, Germany, Ukraine, Lebanon, Brazil, and Syria.
Where is the biggest Armenian diaspora?
The biggest Diasporas in the world are Chinese and Indian, but they do not by any means exceed the populations in their respective countries as in the two cases mentioned above3. Today the largest Armenian communities are in Russia (2.25 million), USA (1.5 million), France (about 450,000).
Why is Armenia population so low?
The country’s population has declined due to increased emigration since the break-up of the Soviet Union. The rates of emigration and population decline, however, have decreased in recent years, and there has been a moderate influx of Armenians returning to Armenia.
How many Armenians are left in the world?
Today, an estimated 7 million Armenians live in more than 100 countries around the world.
How many Armenians are in Las Vegas?
20,000 Armenians
Today, 15 to 20,000 Armenians live in Las Vegas. One of the first Armenian organizations to exist in the area was the Armenian American Cultural Society of Las Vegas, which was founded in 1978.
Is Armenia considered Slavic?
No, Armenians are not Slavic. Armenian forms its own branch of the Indo-European family of languages.
Is Armenia a poor country?
Poverty Data: Armenia. In Armenia, 26.4\% of the population lived below the national poverty line in 2019. In Armenia, the proportion of employed population below $1.90 purchasing power parity a day in 2019 was 0.3\%.
What percent of Armenia is Armenian?
Armenian 98.1\%, Yezidi (Kurd) 1.2\%, other 0.7\% (2011 est.)
Is Armenia a good country?
If you like archaeology, history, and culture, you will love Armenia. Unlike many of the post-Soviet countries, Armenia has a reputation for safety. The crime stats are well below the regional average and the capital of Yerevan is regarded as one of the safest cities in Europe.