Azerbaijan - Wikipedia
WEBAzerbaijan, officially the Republic of Azerbaijan, is a transcontinental country located at the boundary of Eastern Europe and West Asia. It is a part of the South Caucasus region and is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia's republic of Dagestan to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia and Turkey to the west, and Iran to the ...
Azerbaijan | People, Flag, Map, Europe, Asia, & Religion
WEBMay 29, 2024 · Azerbaijan, country of eastern Transcaucasia. It was an independent country from 1918 to 1920 before being incorporated into the Soviet Union. It declared its sovereignty in 1989 and received independence in 1991.
Azerbaijan: Take Another Look | Azerbaijan.Travel
WEBCome visit Azerbaijan and experience all that it has to offer.. The land where the east meets the west, the sea hugs the mountains, and the old coexists with the new. From the people and their traditions to the culture and scenery, everything will take your breath away and compel you to take another look.
Azerbaijan Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBDec 27, 2023 · Azerbaijan is a country covering 86,600 km2 (33,400 sq mi) in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. The area that Azerbaijan occupies is largely mountainous and hilly with a lowland near the southern coast next to the Caspian Sea. Azerbaijan borders the nations of Iran, Georgia, Armenia, and Russia.
Azerbaijan country profile - BBC News
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · Provides an overview of Azerbaijan, including key dates and facts about this state in the Caucasus.
History of Azerbaijan - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of Azerbaijan is understood as the history of the region now forming the Republic of Azerbaijan. Topographically, the land is contained by the southern slopes of the Caucasus Mountains in the north, the Caspian Sea in the east, and the Armenian Highlands in the west.
Azerbaijan - World Factbook Glyph
WEBMay 22, 2024 · Azerbaijan -- a secular nation with a majority-Turkic and majority-Shia Muslim population -- was briefly independent (from 1918 to 1920) following the collapse of the Russian Empire; it was subsequently incorporated …
Azerbaijan: people, geography, and history | Britannica
WEBAzerbaijan, officially Republic of Azerbaijan, Country, Transcaucasia, western Asia. Area: 33,436 sq mi (86,600 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 10,210,000. Capital: Baku. Most residents are of Turkic origin, dating from the 11th century.
Azerbaijan - Country Profile - Nations Online Project
WEBAzerbaijan has a population of 9.7 million people (in 2016). Main religion is Islam, Azerbaijan is one of the few countries with a majority Shiite population. Capital and largest city is Baku. Spoken languages are Azeri 90% (official), Russian 2%.
Azerbaijan profile - Timeline - BBC News
WEBDec 16, 2022 · Azerbaijan profile - Timeline. A chronology of key events: 1828 - Turkmanchay treaty between Russia, Persia divides Azerbaijan. Territory of present-day Azerbaijan becomes part of Russian...
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