By: Juan Arresis

Population:

 Birth rate: 12.9 births/1,000 population (2012 est.)  This entry gives the average annual number of births during a year per 1,000 persons in the population at midyear; also known as crude birth rate.  The birth rate is usually the dominant factor in determining the rate of population growth. It depends on both the level of fertility and the age structure of the population.

 Death rate: 8.49 deaths/1,000 population (July 2012 est.)  This entry gives the average annual number of deaths during a year per 1,000 population at midyear; also known as crude death rate.  The death rate, indicates the current mortality impact on population growth.

 Infant mortality rate: total: deaths/1,000 live births male: deaths/1,000 live births female: deaths/1,000 live births (2012 est.)  This entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate, and deaths by sex, male and female.

 Armenia has registered strong economic growth since 1995, building on the turnaround that began the previous year, and inflation has been negligible for the past several years.  This steady economic progress has earned Armenia increasing support from international institutions.  Total loans extended to Armenia since 1993 exceed $800 million.

 The system of education of the Republic of Armenia includes pre-school, general secondary, special secondary, vocational (professional-technical), higher and post-graduate education.

 Mechanical engineering, machine tools and electrical power machinery, electronics, and the chemical and mining industries hold a prominent place in Armenia’s heavy industry, but light and food industries are also fairly well advanced.  The food industry processes farm products, which meet domestic demand and are exported. for export.  Light industry (a modern innovation) specializes in the production of woolen, silk, and cotton fabrics; knitted goods and clothes; carpets; and footwear.

 Monthly wages: According to the state- owned Armenpress news agency, the average monthly wage in Armenia for the first half of 2007 was 70,700 drams (about $210 USD). About 62% of officially registered wage earners earn at least the average monthly wage, while only 19.6% receive a monthly salary of over 100,000 drams (about $330 at the time).

 GDP - per capita (PPP): $5,600 (2012 est.) $5,500 (2011 est.) $5,300 (2010 est.) Note: data are in 2012 US dollars  This entry shows GDP on a purchasing power parity basis divided by population as of 1 July for the same year.

 The government of Armenia is a Presidential Republic.  The president of the Republic of Armenia is the head of the state. The president observes the maintenance of Constitution, ensures the regular functioning of the legislative, executive and judicial powers. The president of the Republic is elected by the citizens of the Republic of Armenia for a five year term

 DRAFT BILL ON FOREIGN-LANGUAGE SCHOOLS  On December 22, Armenian Parliament adopted a bill on amendments to the Laws “On language” and “On education” with 69 votes for and 1 against. The bill provides for the opening of a limited number of foreign language schools in the country.  Independent MP Victor Dallakyan voted against the bill, whereas ARFD and Heritage parliamentary groups refrained voting.  In the early 1990s the authorities banned education in Russian language for the Armenian citizens. In fact almost all Russian schools were closed.  The bill provides for the opening of two private foreign-language schools and nine schools created on the basis of inter-state agreements (not only Russian schools but also English and French).  Several protest actions were held amid the debates over bills.

Armenia would be in the Stage 3. The birth rate is not as high as other Stage 3 countries, but is still pretty high, and healthcare and education in Armenia are great.

 CIA World Factbook CIA World Factbook  Economy Economy  ublic-spending-on-education-total-percent-of- government-expenditure-wb-data.html ublic-spending-on-education-total-percent-of- government-expenditure-wb-data.html 

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