Location: Europe
Local Time: GMT+4
Capital City: Yerevan
Population: 3.26 million
Area: 29,800357,021 square km, 18,517 square miles.
Language(s): Armenian
Dialling Code: 374
Emergency:
TV Standard:
Driving: National licence with authorised translation or International Driving Permit
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Currency: Armenian Dram (AMD 1 = 100 Luma)
Notes: AMD: 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000, 5,000
Coins:
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards are not widely accepted. Travellers cheques can be changed at banks. There are few ATM machines. The US Dollar is widely accepted, Sterling is not well known. Armenian Drams cannot be imported or exported from Armenia
Opening Hours
Bank: 0930-1730 Mon-Fri (some 0930-1230 Mon-Fri)
Office: 0900-1800 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0900-1700 Mon-Sat
Public Holidays
2012
31 Dec : New Year’s Eve
Business/Social Hints: There are many customs and traditions to be understood. Alcohol is available and smoking is widespread
Tipping: Service charges are generally included, tips are usual for waiters, taxi drivers, hotel porters, concierges & guides
