Dilijan, Armenia

Capital City

With a population of just 15,914, Dilijan is a small mountain resort town, but don't let the picturesque setting fool you - the bureaucracy can be a persistent headache. The town's climate is classified as a warm summer humid continental, meaning cold, snowy winters that last for months. However, Dilijan is home to Armenia's Dilijan National Park, a lush 34,000-hectare forest with diverse wildlife. While the town's rich cultural heritage and status as an emerging financial center make it an attractive option, the reality is that Dilijan is best suited for nature lovers able to navigate the administrative challenges of living in a remote Armenian town.