Country information
20/10/2005
By
Micha Meroujean
Armenia (Hayastan in Armenian) a landlocked country of the same size as Belgium. It is located in Southwest Transcaucasia, neighbouring with Georgia (in the North), Azerbaidjan (in the East), Iran (in the South) and Turkey (in the West).
Population : 3,809,000
Capital: Yerevan
Religions: Armenian Apostolic 94%, other Christian 4%, Yezidi 2%
Important Gay Cities: Yerevan, Gyumri, Idjevan
In August 2003 Armenia adopted a new Criminal Code and abolished the anti-gay article 116 that dated back to 1936. Since then, homosexuality is no longer punishable. At the same time a "gay scene" started to emerge in the capital with some gay-friendly bars, cafes and clubs. But still there is no single LGBT organization. Armenia has yet a long way to go regarding the acceptance of homosexuality.
Population : 3,809,000
Capital: Yerevan
Religions: Armenian Apostolic 94%, other Christian 4%, Yezidi 2%
Important Gay Cities: Yerevan, Gyumri, Idjevan
In August 2003 Armenia adopted a new Criminal Code and abolished the anti-gay article 116 that dated back to 1936. Since then, homosexuality is no longer punishable. At the same time a "gay scene" started to emerge in the capital with some gay-friendly bars, cafes and clubs. But still there is no single LGBT organization. Armenia has yet a long way to go regarding the acceptance of homosexuality.
