Local Services in Armenia

Transportation

Armenia has 840 km (520 miles) of railroad with connections to Turkey, Iran, Georgia and Russia.

The main road to Georgia goes through Azerbaijan.

The reconstruction of a bridge over the river Araks has improved access by road to Iran.

A great number of roads in Armenia (about 40%) are in need of repairs.

Telecommunications

Telecommunications systems in Armenia are still in a beginning state.

There are approximately 8 telephone per 100 persons.

The development of the telecommunications infrastructure has been focussed primarily in Yerevan, which has about 45% of all phones in Armenia.