Armenian Mouflon
This wild mountain sheep, with its sweeping curved horns, has roamed the rocky highlands of Armenia for thousands of years and appears in ancient Armenian carvings.
Flag of Armenia
Field Report
Armenia is a small, mountainous country in the Caucasus region, tucked between Europe and Asia in a part of the world most people have never visited. It is home to about three million people who speak their own ancient language and have one of the oldest Christian histories of any nation on earth. Even so, many Armenians today do not have a living faith in Jesus, which is why people around the world are praying for this remarkable little country.
From the Field Notebook
Armenian Mouflon
This wild mountain sheep, with its sweeping curved horns, has roamed the rocky highlands of Armenia for thousands of years and appears in ancient Armenian carvings.
Caucasian Leopard
One of the rarest big cats on earth, this powerful leopard still quietly moves through the forested mountains along Armenia's borders.
Armenian Viper
Named after Armenia itself, this venomous snake with a striking zigzag pattern on its back is found only in a small region of the Caucasus mountains.
Lavash
This thin, soft flatbread is baked on the hot walls of a clay oven called a tonir, and Armenians use it to scoop up food, wrap meats, or simply eat it fresh with cheese.
Khorovats
Armenia's beloved grilled meat dish, skewered and cooked over open coals, fills the air with a smoky aroma at family gatherings and celebrations.
Manti
These tiny boat-shaped dumplings are stuffed with spiced lamb, baked until crisp, and served with a generous spoonful of cold garlic yogurt on top.
Armenia became the first country in the world to officially adopt Christianity as its national religion, doing so in the year 301 AD — more than 1,700 years ago.
The Armenian alphabet was invented by a monk named Mesrop Mashtots in 405 AD specifically so that Armenians could read the Bible in their own language.
Armenia is a landlocked country in the Caucasus region, sitting at a crossroads where Europe and Asia meet, bordered by Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Iran.
Mount Ararat, the snow-capped volcanic peak many believe is the resting place of Noah's ark, is visible from Armenia's capital city of Yerevan — though the mountain itself is now inside Turkey's borders.
Armenians have one of the oldest continuous cultures on earth, with written records of their civilization stretching back over 3,500 years.
Daily Life
77
Years life expectancy
100%
Can read and write
91%
Kids go to school
Missions Field Report
Armenia is home to 10 distinct people groups — 3 of them haven’t yet heard about Jesus.
Most Armenia's people follow Christianity (92.2%). Evangelical Christians make up about 9.3% of the population.
What People Believe
Unreached People Groups
These are communities of people who haven’t had the chance to hear about Jesus yet. They need missionaries — and they need kids like you to pray for them.
Yazidi
35,000 people
Azerbaijani
15,000 people
Persian
10,000 people
Prayer Journal
Tick each one as you pray. God hears every word.