Where in the world has its own alphabet?

Identify this country using the following clues:

1) Has a population of three million 

2) Landlocked, it borders three countries and is similar in size to Belgium

3) Prides itself on being the first state to formally adopt Christianity (early 4th century)

4) Has its own alphabet 

5) Achieved independence from its former ruler in 1991

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