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Population
Following the collapse of the Soviet Empire,
Armenia
became independent state. Of the approximately three million people
who live in
Armenia,
over 95% are ethnic Armenians. In addition, Russians, Yezidis,
Kurds, Greeks, and Assyrians are among the minorities who call Armenia home. Two third of the
residents live in urban areas, while about one third are in the
village. The bustling and rapidly developing capital,
Yerevan
is home to slightly over a million people. The average life
expectancy in Armenia is about
72 years. Overall, the population of Armenians world-wide is 10
million, many comprising Diaspora communities in
Russia, the
US,
Europe and the Middle East.
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