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ARMENIA'S PERMANENT POPULATION UP TO 3.2 MILLION
Armenpress
Nov 01 2006
YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 1, ARMENPRESS; Armenia's permanent population
by October 1, 2006 rose to 3, 220,800 people. The share of urban
population was 2.062 million and that of rural population 1.158
million people.
Population growth over the beginning of the year made 1,600 and 3,200
people from a year ago. Armenia's national statistical service said
27,362 babies were born in January-September of 2006.
Before the collapse of the former Soviet Union Armenia had a 3.8
million population, but at least 1 million people have left the country
since the break-up and the resulting collapse of the Armenian economy
that was coupled with war with Azerbaijan. The majority of Armenians
have gone mainly to Russia, in search of employment.
Armenpress
Nov 01 2006
YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 1, ARMENPRESS; Armenia's permanent population
by October 1, 2006 rose to 3, 220,800 people. The share of urban
population was 2.062 million and that of rural population 1.158
million people.
Population growth over the beginning of the year made 1,600 and 3,200
people from a year ago. Armenia's national statistical service said
27,362 babies were born in January-September of 2006.
Before the collapse of the former Soviet Union Armenia had a 3.8
million population, but at least 1 million people have left the country
since the break-up and the resulting collapse of the Armenian economy
that was coupled with war with Azerbaijan. The majority of Armenians
have gone mainly to Russia, in search of employment.