Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography and climate, Natural history, History, Economy, People, Religion, Education, Architecture, The arts Chapter 2 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tourist information, Tour operators, Red tape, Armenian embassies abroad, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Other dangers and annoyances, What to take, Money, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Shopping, Media and communications, Business, Buying a property in Armenia, Cultural etiquette, Giving something back. PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 3 Yerevan Chapter 4 The Central Provinces Chapter 5 The Northern Provinces Chapter 6 The Southern Provinces Chapter 7 Nagorno Karabagh Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Further reading Index