Армения is a landlocked country located in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia. It is bordered by Турция to the west, Грузия to the north, Азербайджан to the east, and Иран to the south. The capital city is Ереван, which is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The country has a rich cultural heritage, known for its ancient churches and monasteries, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Армения was the first nation to adopt Christianity as its state religion in the early 4th century, which has significantly influenced its history and traditions.