Azerbaijan - Wikipedia
WEBAzerbaijan, [a] officially the Republic of Azerbaijan, [b] is a transcontinental country located at the boundary of Eastern Europe and West Asia. [9] 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 ...
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 | Britannica
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: 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: 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 - The World Factbook
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.
History of Azerbaijan | Events, People, Dates, & Facts - Britannica
WEBHistory of Azerbaijan, survey of events in eastern Transcaucasia from ancient times to the present with a focus on the modern state of Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan - The World Factbook
WEBDec 12, 2023 · Following its independence in 1991, Azerbaijan succeeded in significantly reducing the poverty rate and has directed revenues from its oil and gas production to develop the country’s infrastructure. Geography. Area. total: 86,600 sq km. land: 82,629 sq km. water: 3,971 sq km. Climate. dry, semiarid steppe. Natural resources.