Did you know that there are more than 8 million speakers of Armenian across the world? There are two standard forms used: Eastern and Western Armenian.
Armenian is the official language in Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh. It is spoken in several other countries, including Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, Iran, Cyprus, Poland, and Romania. There is also a significant number of Armenians in the United States, although the precise number is unknown.
Eastern and Western Armenian developed during the 19th century as a result of the division between the Russian and Ottoman Empires. These days, generally speaking, Eastern Armenian is spoken in Armenia, Nagorno-Karabakh, Georgia, and Iran, while Western Armenian is used in the other countries of the Armenian diaspora. For more detailed information on Armenian history and culture, please visit Armenian Language Resources.