First Republic of Armenia

Also known as Armenia

Armenian state existing from 1918–1920

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The First Republic of Armenia was an independent Armenian state that existed for just two years, from 1918 to 1920, emerging after the collapse of the Russian Empire during World War I. It matters historically as Armenia's first attempt at modern statehood and independence, though it was short-lived and eventually incorporated into the Soviet Union.

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Capital: Yerevan
Official languages: Armenian
Common languages: Armenian Azerbaijani Russian Greek
Ethnic groups: Armenians : 60.1% Tatars: 32.8% Kurds : 3.3% Yazidis : 1.1% Turks : 0.7% Others: 2.0%
Government: Unitary parliamentary republic with an executive presidency (under a provisional government (28 May – 1 August 1918) )
June 1918 may 1919: Hovhannes Kajaznuni
May 1919 may 1920: Alexander Khatisian
May november 1920: Hamo Ohanjanyan
November december 1920: Simon Vratsian
Legislature: Khorhrdaran
Historical era: Interwar period
Declaration of independence

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Today part of Armenia Azerbaijan Turkey Georgia

The First Republic of Armenia, officially known at the time of its existence as the Republic of Armenia, was an independent Armenian state that existed from May (28th de jure, 30th de facto) 1918 to 2 December 1920 in the Armenian-populated territories of the former Russian Empire known as Eastern or Russian Armenia. The republic was established in May 1918, with its capital in the city of Yerevan, after the dissolution of the short-lived Transcaucasian Federation. It was the first Armenian state since the Middle Ages.