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Where is the largest Armenian population in the US?
States with the Largest Populations of Armenian Americans
| Rank | State | Population of Armenian Americans |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 204,631 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 28,595 |
| 3 | New York | 24,460 |
| 4 | New Jersey | 17,094 |
Why do so many Armenians live in Glendale?
Armenians first started arriving in California early in the 20th Century, as a direct result of the unrest in their homeland. They largely worked in the fertile agricultural valley in central California. A few settled in Glendale.
What country has the most Armenians?
Today the largest Armenian communities are in Russia (2.25 million), USA (1.5 million), France (about 450,000). Other significant communities are in Georgia, Argentina, Lebanon, Iran, Poland, Ukraine, Germany, Australia, Brazil and Canada4.
What is Armenia main export?
Armenia’s main exports are metals and diamonds. Other exports include energy, beverages, and vegetables and fruit. Armenia’s main exports partners are Russia, Germany, Iran, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, the United States, Spain, Canada and Belgium.
Why did Armenians go to California?
From 1987 to 1989, 90\% of Armenians leaving the Soviet Union settled in Los Angeles. By the 1990s political conflict in the former Soviet Union caused more Armenians in that area to move to Los Angeles.
Who is the most famous Armenian?
100 Armenians Who Changed the World
- Khachatur Abovyan, Author and Intellectual.
- Vittoria Aganoor, Poet.
- Andre Agassi, Tennis Star.
- Ivan Aivazovsky, Painter.
- Armen Alchian, Founder of the “UCLA Tradition” of Economics.
- Brothers Abraham and Artyom Alikhanian: Nuclear Physicists.
- Diana Apcar, First Female Diplomat.
How many Armenians are in Los Angeles?
152,910 Armenians
The estimated numbers of Armenians of Southern California vary greatly: 250,000, 350,000, 400,000, 450,000, 500,000, although the 2000 census reported 152,910 Armenians in Los Angeles County.