Azerbaijan

Republic of AzerbaijanAzərbaycan Respublikası Flag Emblem Anthem: Azərbaycan marşı (English: March of Azerbaijan) Play soundNational Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan instrumental.

still considered a de jure part of Azerbaijan, but has been de facto independent since the end of the war. Azerbaijan, a nation with a majority Turkic and Shia population, is a secular and a unitary republic with an ancient and historic cultural heritage.

Azerbaijan has diplomatic relations with 158 countries and holds membership in 38 international organizations.

Azerbaijan is characterized by a variety of landscapes. More than two-fifths of its territory is lowlands, while areas above 5,000 ft (1,500 m) occupy some one-tenth of the total area.

Azerbaijan is a unitary multiparty republic with one legislative body; its head of state and government is the president, assisted by the prime minister.

what is now independent Azerbaijan in the early 19th century. After the Russian Revolution of 1917, Azerbaijan declared its independence, but it was subdued by the Red Army in 1920 and was incorporated into the Soviet Union.

Political parties: New Azerbaijan Party, Musavat Party, Popular Front Party, Liberal Party, Democratic Party, National Independence Party, Democratic Reforms Party, Civil Solidarity Party, Hope Party, Justice Party, Communist Party, others.

Azerbaijan combines the heritage of two venerable civilizations-the Seljuk Turks of the 11th century and the ancient Persians.

Azerbaijani Republic borders the Iranian provinces of East and West Azerbaijan, which are predominantly populated by ethnic Azeris. Little is known about Azerbaijan's history until its conquest and conversion to Islam by the Arabs in 642 AD.

Azerbaijan - a nation with a majority-Turkic and majority-Muslim population - was briefly independent from 1918 to 1920; it regained its independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.

region that Moscow recognized as part of Soviet Azerbaijan in the 1920s after Armenia and Azerbaijan disputed the status of the territory. Armenia and Azerbaijan began fighting over the area in 1988; the struggle escalated after both countries attained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.

continued development of Azerbaijan's energy sector remains largely unfulfilled. Back to Top Geography ::Azerbaijan Location: Field info displayed for all countries in alpha order.

Azerbaijan or Republic of Azerbaijan is an important country of the Eurasian continent and it is the largest as well as the most populated region in South Caucasus.

Azerbaijani manat (AZN) Area 86,600 km2 Population 9,047,000 (Aug 2010) Language Azerbaijani (Azeri) 93.4%, Russian 2.5%, other 4.

Azerbaijan is a former Soviet republic in the Caucasus and variously considered part of Europe or Asia. The country lies on the Caspian Sea between Russia and Iran and is bordered to the west by Georgia and Armenia.

Azerbaijan regained its independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.

Republic of Azerbaijan (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Respublikası), is situated in the Caucasus region of Eurasia, north of Iran and east of the Caspian Sea.

Azerbaijan was also once a major stopover on the Great Silk Route.

The site of numerous invasions over the centuries, Azerbaijan was briefly independent from 1918 to 1920, and regained its independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.

Azerbaijan 4–0 Liechtenstein (Baku, Azerbaijan; 5 June 1999) Biggest defeat France 10–0 Azerbaijan (Auxerre, France; September 6, 1995) The Azerbaijan national football team (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan milli futbol komandası) is the national football

team of Azerbaijan and is controlled by Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan. It represents Azerbaijan in international football competitions.

* First Azerbaijani football clubs started to function in 1905. Generally they represented the main oil companies of Baku.

Azerbaijan is a small oil-rich Muslim country in the Caucasus. Its capital is Baku. Azerbaijan is a former member of the USSR, and has been locked in struggles with neighboring Armenia.

Azerbaijan is located in southwestern Asia, bordering the Caspian Sea between Iran and Russia, with a small portion extending into Europe to the north of the Caucasus mountain range. People - Azeri girls.

The majority of Azerbaijanis follow Islam. Over 90% of the people are ethnic Azerbaijanis. The official language is Turkic. * Population (July 2005 est.): 7,911,974. * Population growth rate (2005 est.): 1.0%.

official web sites of Azerbaijan, addresses of Azerbaijan and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, local news, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more.

Azerbaijan - a nation of Turkic Muslims - has been an independent republic since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.

Azerbaijan has lost almost 20% of its territory and must support some 750,000 refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) as a result of the conflict.

Map of AzerbaijanMap of Azerbaijan Republic of Azerbaijan President: Ilham Aliyev (2003) Prime Minister: Artur Rasizade (2003) Land area: 33,436 sq mi (86,600 sq km); total area: 33,436 sq mi (86,600 sq km)

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Northern Azerbaijan was known as Caucasian Albania in ancient times. The area was the site of many conflicts involving Arabs, Kazars, and Turks.

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Azerbaijan), Urmia (the capital of West Azerbaijan), Ardebil (the capital of Ardabil), Maragheh, and Khoy (Khvoy).

Azerbaijan, which includes Lake Urmia, is mountainous, with deep valleys and fertile lowlands. Grains, fruits, cotton, rice, nuts, and tobacco are grown. Wool, carpets, and metalware are produced. Industries include food processing, cement, textiles, electric equipment, and sugar milling.

Azerbaijan includes within its borders the predominantly Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh, which from 1988 was the focus of intense conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

Azerbaijan offers a blend of traditions and modern development.

the exploitation of oil, of which Azerbaijan was the world's leading producer at the beginning of the 20th century. Fine horses and caviar continue as some of the more distinctive traditional exports of the republic.

gateway to SW Asia, Azerbaijan is bounded by Iran on the south, where the Aras (Araks) River divides it from Iranian Azerbaijan; by the Caspian Sea on the east; by Russia's Dagestan Republic on the north; and by Armenia on the west.

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Azerbaijan's human rights record remained poor in 2010. The government continued to use criminal defamation and other charges to intimidate and punish journalists expressing dissenting opinions; an outspoken journalist remained in prison on spurious criminal charges, apparently in retaliation for his work.

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) found Azerbaijan had violated freedom of expression by imprisoning journalist Eynulla Fatullayev and called for his immediate release.

Azerbaijan for a documentary on Eynulla Fatullayev had disappeared.

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Azerbaijan occupies the western ranges of the Greater and Lesser Caucasus and the Kura River valley.

Azerbaijani (Azeri) is the country's official language. The republic's educational institutions include Bakı State Univ., Khazar Univ. and the Azerbaijan Academy of Sciences. Economy - The Kura River valley is the region's chief agricultural zone.

region, assigned to Soviet Azerbaijan in the 1920s by Moscow. Armenia and Azerbaijan began fighting over the area in 1988; the struggle escalated after both countries attained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.

from the continued development of Azerbaijan's energy sector remains largely unfulfilled.

Azerbaijani Supreme Soviet on 26 November 1991 Size comparison: slightly smaller than Maine Land Boundaries: total: 2,013 km border countries: Armenia (with Azerbaijan-proper) 566 km, Armenia (with Azerbaijan-Naxcivan exclave) 221 km, Georgia 322 km, Iran (with

Republic of Azerbaijan (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Respublikası), is a country in the South Caucasus.

independent from Azerbaijan in 1991, but it is not recognized by any nation. Azerbaijan is a secular state, and has been a member of the Council of Europe since 2001.

" The most common theory is that Azerbaijan was eponymously named after Atropates or Atarepata, an Iranian Median satrap (governor), who ruled a region found in modern Iranian Azarbaijan called Atropatene. Atropates' name is believed to be derived from the Old Persian roots meaning "protected by fire.

Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan), officially the Republic of Azerbaijan ( Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Respublikası), is the largest and most populous country in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia.

Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan is bordered by Armenia to the north and east, Iran to the south and Turkey to the west and southwest.

Azerbaijan, a nation with an ethnic Azeri and Shi‘ite Muslim majority population, is a secular and unitary republic.

Cluster Office to Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Republic of Moldova, and Russian Federation. * UNESCO World Heritage - Azerbaijan Cultural and natural heritage properties and documents on the World Heritage List.

Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Washington, DC Diplomatic representation of Azerbaijan in the United States. Embassy of the United States in Baku, Azerbaijan Diplomatic representation of the U.S. in Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan from the World Health Organization (WHO). * WHO/Europe Official site of the World Health Organization Europe (WHO/Europe).

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COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Azerbaijan is a constitutional republic with a developing economy. Western-style amenities are found in the capital, Baku, but infrastructure and access to goods and services outside the city are less well developed and limited.

Notes on Azerbaijan for additional information. Back to Top SMART TRAVELER ENROLLMENT PROGRAM (STEP) / EMBASSY LOCATION: If you are going to live or visit Azerbaijan, please take the time to inform the U.S. Embassy about your trip.

Neither Europe nor Asia, Azerbaijan is an incredible tangle of contradictions and contrasts. It’s a fascinating nexus of ancient historical empires. Yet it’s also a new nation finding its feet as it emerges from a war-torn post-Soviet chrysalis on a petroleum-funded gust of optimism.

Southern Azerbaijan is one of the country's more pleasant regions, both along the coast and inland: Lәnkәran is a quaint seaside town famed for its flowers, while Masalli & around makes a good entry point for exploring the Talysh mountains.

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azerbaijan pronunciation /ˌɑ zər baɪˈdʒɑn, ˌæz ər baɪˈdʒæn; Russ. ʌ zyɪr baɪˈdʒɑn/ Show Spelled Show IPA –noun 1.Also, Az·er·bai·dzhan. Formerly, Azerbaijan Soviet socialist Republic. a republic in Transcaucasia, N of Iran and W of the Caspian Sea.

Note: Predominantly Muslim, Azerbaijan has been involved in an often violent dispute with Armenia, its predominantly Christian neighbor, over Nagorno-Karabakh, a mainly Armenian region of Azerbaijan. Note: The country possesses valuable oil reserves.

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