1991 Armenian independence referendum|
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Choice |
Votes |
% |
| Yes |
2,042,627 |
99.51% |
| No |
10,002 |
0.49% |
| Valid votes |
2,052,629 |
99.80% |
| Invalid or blank votes |
4,129 |
0.20% |
| Total votes |
2,056,758 |
100.00% |
| Registered voters/turnout |
2,163,967 |
95.05% |
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An independence referendum was held in the Armenia SSR on 21 September 1991 to determine whether to secede from the Soviet Union. It followed a declaration of independence on 23 August 1990. 99.5% of voters voted in favour, with a turnout of 95%. The country officially became an independent state on 23 September 1991.
