Syria holds the 7th largest Armenian population in the world.

Probably there was a sizeable Armenian population in the past.

In the second half of 19th century the last Armenian population (60-80 families) left the village.

In 1144 the city had an Armenian population of 47,000.

Added to this Armenian population were 350,000 to 400,000 people of other nationalities.

Prior to 1915, the area had a large Armenian population.

As of today, Russian is still, by far, the best known foreign language among the Armenian population.

The Armenian population in the city had taken measures as well.

They were particularly keen to assimilate the large Armenian population.

The total Armenian population living worldwide is estimated to be 11,000,000.