Armenia is a landlocked country located in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia, bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia to the north, Azerbaijan to the east, and Iran to the south. Its capital and largest city is Yerevan. Armenia has a rich cultural heritage, known for its ancient history, which includes being one of the first nations to adopt Christianity as its state religion in the early 4th century AD. The country’s terrain is mountainous, with a significant portion of its area lying within the Armenian Highlands.
Armenia has a unique language, Armenian, which belongs to its own distinct branch of the Indo-European language family. The nation is noted for its contributions to art, literature, and music throughout history. The Armenian Apostolic Church, one of the oldest Christian denominations, plays a significant role in the country’s cultural identity. Armenia also has a significant diaspora due to historical events such as the Armenian Genocide in the early 20th century, which led to the migration of many Armenians abroad. Today, Armenia is characterized by a blend of ancient traditions and modern developments.
Historical Development of Internet Infrastructure and Policies Armenia’s journey to modern internet connectivity began in the 1990s with a single dominant telecom operator. After independence in 1991, the national operator ArmenTel (initially part-owned by Greece’s OTE, later by Russia’s VimpelCom) held a legal monopoly over telephony and internet services. This monopoly, granted in 1998, hindered…
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