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 | People, Flag, Map, Europe, Asia, & Religion | Britannica
WEB1 day ago · 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, …
Azerbaijan Democratic Republic - Wikipedia
WEBThe Azerbaijani Democratic Republic guarantees to all its citizens within its borders full civil and political rights, regardless of ethnic origin, religion, class, profession, or sex. The Azerbaijani Democratic Republic encourages the free development of all nationalities inhabiting its territory.
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: 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 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.
History of Azerbaijan | Events, People, Dates, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAlthough education in Azerbaijan was promoted and Azerbaijanis were placed in positions of power, the republic was tightly controlled by Moscow, especially during the years of Joseph Stalin’s rule (1928–53) when M.A. Bagirov headed …
Azerbaijan - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBAzerbaijan (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan; officially called the Republic of Azerbaijan) is a country in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia. It is next to Russia in the north, Georgia, Armenia in the west, Iran in the south, and Caspian Sea on the east. Its capital city is Baku.
Azerbaijan country profile - BBC News
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN: FACTS. Capital: Baku. Area: 86,600 sq km. Population: 10.3 million. Language: Azerbaijani, also Lezgian, Talysh, Avar, Russian, Tat. Life expectancy: 70 years (men) 75...