The Izmirlian Foundation




	September 17, 2021

Staff

New York Office
Gregory Djerejian -- Senior Vice President
Geneva Office
Jacques Sarkissian -- Senior Vice President
Armenia
Taron Arakelian -- Country Director
Arthur Arustamyan -- Loan Programs Manager

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 they go.