Key facts about Azerbaijan

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Key facts about Azerbaijan

 

Azerbaijan, officially known as the Republic of Azerbaijan, is a captivating nation located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. Here are some essential facts that highlight the unique aspects of this vibrant country:

Full name of the country: Republic of Azerbaijan
Area: 86,600 sq km.
Population: about 9.6 million Read more…
Capital: Baku Read more…
People: 90% – Azerbaijanis, 2% – Lezgians, 1.3% – Russians, 5.1% – other nations
Language: Azeri Read more…
Religion: Moslems, mostly Shiites. Read more…
State system: republic
Branches of national economy: natural gas and petrochemical, metallurgical, cotton cleaning.
Major cities: Ganja, Sumgait , Mingechevir, Lankaran, Agdam, Nakhchivan, Khachmaz, Quba, Shamakhi
Natural resources: oil, gas, copper, polymetals, alunites, gold
Main agricultural crops: cotton, fruits, silk
National currency – Azerbaijani manat. Read more…
Symbolics: Flag of AzerbaijanEmblem of Azerbaijan