Facts about Republic of Karabagh

Total land area: 4,400 sq Kilometers 

Bordering states: Republic of Azerbaijan. At its closest point, Karabagh. is 4 km. from Armenia to its west. Territories currently held by Karabagh make it contiguous with Armenia to the west and with Iran to the south. 

Capital of Karabagh: Stepanakert

Largest cities/towns: Stepanakert, Shushi, Martakert, Askeran, Martuni, Hadrut 

Flag: Three equal horizontal stripes of red, blue and orange, with a westwards pointing step like arrow (White division).

Date of Independence: The Republic of Mountainous Karabagh was established on September 2, 1991 and declared its independance on January 6, 1992. 

Population: 157,200 (1995) 

• Population density: 31 persons per sq Km
• Ethnic composition: Armenian 95%, Assyrian, Greek other 5% 

• Highest peak: Mt. Kirs (2,725 m.) 
• Largest body of water: Sarsang Reservoir 
• Rivers: Terter, Khachen 

Languages: Armenian

Religion: Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church.

• Religious center: Gandzasar 

• 1 Dram = 100 Luma 
• exchange rate - 1USD = 502 Dram (Mar 1998) 

• Primarily agriculture and animal husbandry.