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Welcome to the
Izmirlian Foundation's Web Site
The Izmirlian Foundation is a philanthropic organization founded in 1994,
in the memory of Sarkis and Marie Izmirlian, by their children.
The Izmirlian Foundation contributes regularly to various projects within
Armenia in such fields as education, health care, and varied development
assistance. In an effort to improve the business climate in Armenia by
fostering the creation of employment opportunities in Armenia, the Izmirlian
Foundation finances, at below market rates,
three separate lending facilities in sectors ranging from microfinance
to large-scale loans to Armenia's leading companies.
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SIDELINES:
Armenia is a mountainous country with an average elevation of 1,800m above sea
level. The lowest elevations are more than 400m above sea level.
With over 5,000 cultural and architectural monuments throughout the country, Armenia
has been described as an open air museum.

Armenia is a land of stark contrasts and home to a resilient, industrious people
with great love for the arts and sciences. Armenians are well-known for their
hospitality and visitors will find a pleasant and friendly atmosphere everywhere
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