Azerbaijan is a medium-sized country in the South Caucasus region. Mostly the country is located in West Asia, but a small part in the North is on the borders of Europe, because the Caucasus Mountains are a division between Eastern Europe and Western Asia. Until 1991, Azerbaijan was a part of the Soviet Union (USSR). The capital city is Baku and the country shares borders with Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Iran and Turkey. The country is a member of the Council of Europe, but it is not a member of the European Union. Azerbaijan is one of the six independent Turkic states and an active member of the Turkic Counsil and the TÜRKSOY community. Azerbaijan uses the Azerbaijani Manat as its currency.
The area of present-day Azerbaijan was settled beginning in about the 8th century BC by the Medes, an ancient Aryan tribe. It became part of the Persian Empire in the 6th century BC. Between the 1st and 3rd centuries AD, the Romans conquered the area of present-day Azerbaijan. Christianity began to spread there in the 3rd century. It was part of the Sassanid empire from 252 until the Muslim conquest of Persia, then it became under Umayyad rule. The Umayyad Caliphate spread Islam in the region. At the beginning of the 11th century, the territory was gradually seized by the waves of Oghuz Turks from Central Asia, who adopted a Turkoman ethnonym at the time. The first of these Turkic dynasties established was the Seljuk Empire, who entered the area now known as Azerbaijan by 1067. Notorious was the Shirvanshah dynasty, they stayed in the region untill the Safavids took control in 1501. Azerbaijan remained under Iranian rule from the earliest advent of the Safavids up to the course of the 19th century. In 1920 the Azerbaijani were taken over by the Soviet Union or the USSR. In 1991 Azerbaijan became independent from the Soviet Union. After becoming independent, Azerbaijan and Armenia fought as war called the Nagorno-Karabakh War which killed more than 30,000 people on both sides. Since the 1990s Azerbaijan has become more prosperous, mostly because of large amounts of oil.
Soviet Union — The Soviet Union was a communist country which included 15 modern-day countries including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Moldova and many others
Azerbaijan's Geography[edit | edit source]
Azerbaijan covers an area of about 86,600 km2 (about 33,400 sq mi). Azerbaijan borders the Caspian Sea to the east, Georgia and Russia to the north, Iran to the south, and Armenia to the south-west and west. The capital of Azerbaijan is the ancient city of Baku, which has the largest and best harbour on the Caspian Sea.
Azerbaijan is located in both Europe and Asia. The highest mountain in the country is Bazardüzü which is 4466 metres above sea level. Another interesting feature of Azerbaijan are the mud volcanoes - half of all mud volcanoes in the world are situated in Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan's People[edit | edit source]
The population of Azerbaijan is just under 10 million. Azerbaijani, Russian, Lezgin,and Talysh are the languages that are spoken by the people who live in the country. The national language is Azerbaijani or Azeri and almost 93 percent of the population speak it. Azerbaijani language is similar to Turkish language as they are both Turkic languages from the Oghuz tribe.
People from Azerbaijan are called Azerbaijani or Azeris, there is a significant amount of Azerbaijanis in the north of Iran (see: [1]; Talyshs and Lezgins the largest minority groups in Azerbaijan, followed by Armenians if the break-away Nagorno Karabakh region considered. The majority of people in the country are considered Muslim but there are also small numbers of Russian Orthodox Christians. However, Azerbaijan is one of the most secular countries in West Asia.
Education is required for the first eight years, but some children continue their education.
Azerbaijan's Sights[edit | edit source]
Azerbaijan has two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: The Walled City of Baku (and Shirvanshahs' Palace and the Maiden Tower) all in the capital, Baku and Gobustan Rock Art - a site full of ancient art from 4,000 to 40,000 years ago.
Tourism was extremely popular during the 1980s but because of wars in the 1990s tourists went elsewhere. Tourism has only recently become important again in Azerbaijan. Religious, spa and health care tourism is becoming more and more popular every year. Castles, national parks, two Heritage Sites, skiing in the winter and swimming in the summer are activities that tourists can do while visiting Azerbaijan.
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Azerbaijan is a medium-sized country in the South Caucasus region. Mostly the country is located in West Asia, but a small part in the North is on the borders of Europe, because the Caucasus Mountains are a division between Eastern Europe and Western Asia. Until 1991, Azerbaijan was a part of the Soviet Union (USSR).
1 Azerbaijani Manat = 48.82 Indian Rupee, Azerbaijan is comparatively cheaper than other countries; especially if you were to look at Europe. Rohit says, “Food is comparatively the same prices as in India.”
The country lies between the two continents of Asia and Europe. Azerbaijan's total area size is 33,400 square miles, with around 2,687.27 square miles lying in Europe. The bigger part of the country is on the Asian continent. The terrain of the country is highly mountainous as it lies in the Caucasus ranges.
Azerbaijan has now become one of the most preferred foreign destinations for travellers from India. A former Soviet state, Azerbaijan is now an independent nation. It is situated on the west side of the Caspian Sea. Meanwhile, Azerbaijan shares its borders with countries like Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Iran and Turkey.
The nation is rich in natural resources, and its economy is heavily based on oil and other energy exports. The country is considered an upper-middle income nation possessing a high level of economic development and literacy.
We recommend you do not travel to Armenia-Azerbaijan border areas or Nagorno-Karabakh. Nagorno-Karabakh and the surrounding region can have unmarked landmines. If, despite our advice, you travel to these areas, get professional security advice. It's illegal to enter Nagorno-Karabakh without a permit.
Present. According to the 2009 census of the country, Azerbaijani is spoken as a native language by 92.5% of the population, whereas Russian and English play significant roles as languages of education and communication. More than half of Azerbaijani speakers are monolingual.
It's the perfect place to live for people who work in Baku's city centre and wish to get around by foot. With its green spaces and shopping malls, Baku's Ganjlik district is ideal for those coming to live with their family.
The word 'Azerbaijan' literally means 'protector of fire'; the country is abundant in oil and natural gas; it was a centre of fire worshipping; and fire has always been one of the symbols of our capital, Baku, which today is reflected in the amazing Flame Towers.
Plov. Plov is the most famous Azerbaijan dish. It is a rice dish, which is found in every region of Azerbaijan. Plov is known by many different names and is the staple food of Azerbaijan.
On the whole, Islam is notable for tolerance to other religions and coexistence in conditions of mutual understanding with other religions. This process has been registered both in Azerbaijan and in the Caucasus. Christianity and Judaism existed and currently exist in Azerbaijan along with Islam.
Islam is the main religion of Azerbaijan. 99.2 percents of the country's population are Muslims. About 85 percents of Azerbaijani Muslims profess Shia Islam while 15 percents are Sunni Muslims.
The U.S.-Azerbaijani security relations developed along several paths, including Azerbaijan's active participation in the NATO's Partnership for Peace program and the U.S.-led missions in Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq; and the bilateral military ties to ensure Caspian energy and transportation security.
Although many Azerbaijanis are Muslim and thus do not drink alcohol, both wine and beer have a history in the region that stretches back to antiquity. Alcoholic beverages are widely accessible in Azerbaijan today and are even produced locally.
Safety: Azerbaijan is generally considered a safe country for tourists. However, it's always a good idea to be aware of your surroundings and take standard safety precautions. Food: Azerbaijani cuisine is a mix of Mediterranean, Central Asian, and Caucasus flavors.
Asia makes up the eastern portion of the Eurasian supercontinent; Europe occupies the western portion. The border between the two continents is debated. However, geographers often define Asia's western border as an indirect line that follows the Ural Mountains, the Caucasus Mountains, and the Caspian and Black seas.
Azerbaijan was an independent nation from 1918 to 1920 but was then incorporated into the Soviet Union. It became a constituent (union) republic in 1936. Azerbaijan declared sovereignty on September 23, 1989, and independence on August 30, 1991.
Azerbaijan was a part of the Soviet Union, which due to having its main power base in European Russia, was a European country. A big part of Azerbaijan's choice may have been continuity from this.
Azerbaijan is part of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) and the Eastern Partnership initiative. The country is also a member of the Organisation of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC). Discussions on updating the legal basis for relations between the EU and Azerbaijan are ongoing.
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