Fun facts about Gyumri
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Gyumri was originally known as Kumayri during the period of the Kingdom of Urartu.
Gyumri
Armenia
Gyumri is an urban municipal community and the second-largest city in Armenia, serving as the administrative center of Shirak Province in the northwestern part of the country.
From the “Name” section
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Kumayri may be identical with the city of Gymnias or Gumnias mentioned by Xenophon.
Gyumri
Armenia
Gyumri is an urban municipal community and the second-largest city in Armenia, serving as the administrative center of Shirak Province in the northwestern part of the country.
From the “History” section
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Gyumri is located 126 kilometres north of the capital Yerevan at an altitude of approximately 1,550 metres above sea level.
Gyumri
Armenia
Gyumri is an urban municipal community and the second-largest city in Armenia, serving as the administrative center of Shirak Province in the northwestern part of the country.
From the “Geography and climate” section
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The city of Gyumri has been labeled as the 'laughter and humor capital' of Armenia.
Gyumri
Armenia
Gyumri is an urban municipal community and the second-largest city in Armenia, serving as the administrative center of Shirak Province in the northwestern part of the country.
From the “Culture” section
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Gyumri is served by the international Shirak Airport, which was inaugurated in 1961.
Gyumri
Armenia
Gyumri is an urban municipal community and the second-largest city in Armenia, serving as the administrative center of Shirak Province in the northwestern part of the country.
From the “Transportation” section
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