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
Web2 days ago · 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 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 - World Factbook Glyph
Web6 days ago · 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 into the Soviet Union for seven decades.
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 country profile - BBC News
WebFeb 13, 2024 · Provides an overview of Azerbaijan, including key dates and facts about this state in the Caucasus.
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 travel - Lonely Planet | Europe
WebAzerbaijan. For those prepared to climb over 1500 steps up a mountain crag, one of Naxçivan's great highlights is the magnificent view from the sparse medieval ruins… Xan Sarayı. Azerbaijan. This ornate 1762 palace building features vivid murals and dazzling coloured light streaming through şəbəkə (stained-glass windows), making it Şəki’s…
Azerbaijan - The World Factbook
WebDec 22, 2021 · Definitions and Notes. Geography. Location. Southwestern Asia, bordering the Caspian Sea, between Iran and Russia, with a small European portion north of the Caucasus range. Geographic coordinates. 40 30 N, 47 30 E. Map references. Asia. Area. total: 86,600 sq km. land: 82,629 sq km. water: 3,971 sq km.
Azerbaijan - Wikiwand
WebAzerbaijan, officially the Republic of Azerbaijan, is a transcontinental country located at the boundary of Eastern Europe and West Asia.
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