Armenia - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Armenia, it was the etymology of the country's name remains obscure; according to tradition, the local name for the country, Hayastan, comes from Hayk, the legendary patriarch of the Armenians and the great-great-grandson of Noah; the name Armenia was first recorded in a rock inscription from A.D. 521 in modern-day Iran. The Government system in this country is the parliamentary democracy; note - constitutional changes adopted in December 2015 transformed the government to a parliamentary system type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 11 provinces (marzer, singular - marz); Aragatsotn, Ararat, Armavir, Geghark'unik', Kotayk', Lorri, Shirak, Syunik', Tavush, Vayots' Dzor, Yerevan
National symbols
Mount Ararat, eagle, lion.
The flag
The National flag of Armenia has .
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The National Anthem
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More about the government of Armenia
| Date of Independence | 21 September 1991 (from the Soviet Union); notable earlier dates: 321 B.C. (Kingdom of Armenia established under the Orontid Dynasty), A.D. 884 (Armenian Kingdom reestablished under the Bagratid Dynasty); 1198 (Cilician Kingdom established); 28 May 1918 (Democratic Republic of Armenia declared) |
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| National holiday | Independence Day, 21 September (1991) |
| Legal system | civil law system |
| International law organization participation | has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; non-party state to the ICCt |
| Constitution | |
| History | Previous 1915, 1978; latest adopted 5 July 1995 |
| Amendment process | Proposed by the president of the republic or by the National Assembly; passage requires approval by the president, the National Assembly, and a referendum with at least 25% registered-voter participation and more than 50% of votes; constitutional articles on the form of government and democratic procedures are not amendable |
| Citizenship | |
| Citizenship by birth | no |
| Citizenship by descent only | at least one parent must be a citizen of Armenia |
| Dual citizenship recognized | yes |
| Residency requirement for naturalization | 3 years |
| Executive Branch | |
| Chief of state | President Vahagn KHACHATURYAN (since 13 March 2022) |
| Head of government | Prime Minister Nikol PASHINYAN (since 10 September 2021) |
| Cabinet | Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister |
| Election/appointment process | president indirectly elected by the National Assembly in 3 rounds, if needed, for a single 7-year term; prime minister indirectly elected by majority vote in two rounds, if needed, by the National Assembly |
| Most recent election date | 3 March 2022 |
| Election results | 2022: Vahagn KHACHATURYAN elected president in second round; note - Vahagn KHACHATURYAN (independent) ran unopposed and won the Assembly vote 71-0 2018: Armen SARKISSIAN elected president in first round; note - Armen SARKISSIAN (indpendent) ran unopposed and won the Assembly vote 90-10 |
| Expected date of next election | 2029 |
| Legislative branch | |
| Legislature name | National Assembly (Azgayin Zhoghov) |
| Legislative structure | Unicameral |
| Number of seats | 107 (all directly elected) |
| Electoral system | Proportional representation |
| Scope of elections | Full renewal |
| Term in office | 5 years |
| Most recent election date | 6/20/2021 |
| Parties elected and seats per party | Civil Contract Party (71); Armenia Alliance (29); I Have the Honour Alliance (7) |
| Percentage of women in chamber | 38.3% |
| Expected date of next election | June 2026 |
| Judicial branch | |
| Highest court(s) | Court of Cassation or Appeals Court (consists of the Criminal Chamber with a chairman and 5 judges and the Civil and Administrative Chamber with a chairman and 10 judges – with both civil and administrative specializations); Constitutional Court (consists of 9 judges) |
| Judge selection and term of office | Court of Cassation judges nominated by the Supreme Judicial Council, a 10-member body of selected judges and legal scholars; judges appointed by the president; judges can serve until age 65; Constitutional Court judges - 4 appointed by the president, and 5 elected by the National Assembly; judges can serve until age 70 |
| Subordinate courts | Criminal and civil appellate courts; administrative appellate court; first instance courts; specialized administrative and bankruptcy courts |
| Diplomatic representation in the US | |
| Chief of mission | Ambassador Narek MKRTCHYAN (since 19 September 2025) |
| Chancery | 2225 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20008 |
| Telephone | [1] (202) 319-1976 |
| FAX | [1] (202) 319-2982 |
| Email address and website | [email protected] https://usa.mfa.am/en/ |
| Consulate(s) general | Glendale (CA) |
| Diplomatic representation from the US | |
| Chief of mission | Ambassador Kristina A. KVIEN (since 21 February 2023) |
| Embassy | 1 American Ave., Yerevan 0082 |
| Mailing address | 7020 Yerevan Place, Washington, DC 20521-7020 |
| Telephone | [374] (10) 464-700 |
| FAX | [374] (10) 464-742 |
| Email address and website | [email protected] https://am.usembassy.gov/ |
| National heritage | |
| Total World Heritage Sites | 3 (3 cultural) |
| Selected World Heritage Site locales | Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin; Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley; Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin |
Key Political parties and their leaders in Armenia
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International organization participation
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