Armenia – Armenia's capital is Yerevan

(Pronounced ahr-mee-nee-uh and yer-uh-vahn)

To remember the capital of Armenia, use the following mnemonic:

The army needs you (Armenia) even if you're a vandal (Yerevan).

Interesting facts about Yereven:

- The Pink City: The capital is famously known as the “Pink City” because many of its structures are built from natural volcanic tuff stone in various shades of pink.

- Mountain Backdrop: The entire urban landscape is dramatically framed by the towering, snow-capped peaks of Mount Ararat rising just across the nearby border, serving as the ultimate national symbol of Armenia.

- Ancient Beginnings: Tracing its origins back to the ancient fortress of Erebuni founded in 782 BC, the municipality is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, predating Rome by nearly three decades.