Armenian diaspora in the Americas
- Armenian diaspora in the Americas
The Armenian diaspora in the Americas represents the Armenian community in North and South America. The majority of Armenians in the Americas are in the United States, with smaller communities in Canada and Mexico. But in the case of Latin America, this community is mainly in Argentina followed by Brazil. The Armenians in South America, appeared in the early 20th century, as a result of immigrants who had survived the genocide. Armenians are also present in every country in Latin America, with other large concentrations being found in Uruguay, Chile, Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua and Venezuela.
Armenians in Argentina
In South America the largest population of Armenians is in Argentina where some 130,000 Armenians live. The core of the population came from Cilicia, Syria and Lebanon following the massacres of Adana in 1909 and the genocide of 1915.
Armenians in Brazil
Armenian immigrants in Brazil gathered mostly in and around the city of São Paulo, where there are churches, cultural centers, and even a subway station named "Armênia". The Armenian community (or "colônia") keeps a strong presence in the city, albeit not in the nation as a whole. Some Armenian descendents are famous in arts and politics, such as Senator Pedro Pedrossian, actress Aracy Balabanian and actor Stepan Nercessian.
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