Azerbaijan - Wikipedia
WEBIt 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 south. Baku is the capital and largest city.
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 | People, Flag, Map, Europe, Asia, & Religion
WEB4 days ago · Azerbaijan, landlocked country of eastern Transcaucasia. Occupying an area that fringes the southern flanks of the Caucasus Mountains, it is bounded on the north by Russia, on the east by the Caspian Sea, on the south by Iran, on the west by Armenia, and on the northwest by Georgia.
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.
11 Things You Should Know About Azerbaijani Culture
WEBJan 19, 2018 · Azerbaijan culture combines the historical, religious and traditional evolving and moulding over centuries to create the modern-day Azerbaijani. Some traits may be familiar and others foreign and contradictory, but this is what makes the country special.
Azerbaijan - The World Factbook
WEBSep 3, 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 …
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: people, geography, and history | Britannica
WEBAzerbaijan, officially Republic of Azerbaijan, Country, Transcaucasia, western Asia. Area: 33,166 sq mi (85,900 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 10,210,000. Capital: Baku. Most residents are of Turkic origin, dating from the 11th century.
Azerbaijan country profile - BBC News
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · Provides an overview of Azerbaijan, including key dates and facts about this state in the Caucasus.
Azerbaijan. Cities, Sights and People | Travel Documentary
WEBAzerbaijan proclaimed its independence from the USSR in 1991. Since then, it has come a long way. Let's see what the major cities and the countryside look l...