Armenia

SHORT INFORMATION

Money & duty free for Armenia

Armenian Dram (AMD) = 100 luma. Dram notes are printed in denominations of AMD50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 1,000 and 500. Coins are in denominations of AMD500, 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Alcohol in Armenia

Armenians drink copious amounts of alcohol, as much as in other CIS countries, but-aside from the trendy bar scene in Yerevan (which are as alcohol and drug laden as any venue in the world), you rarely see the kind of drunken behavior associated with Russia or other ex-Soviet states.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Armenian Traditions - Wedding

Armenian wedding is a very big holiday. The ceremony includes betrothal, engagement and wedding itself.The tradition of “seven days seven nights” celebration has become obsolete. The abundance of guests at Armenian wedding is a must.