Republic of Azerbaijan
What is the GDP of Azberaijan
$174.3 billion (2015 est.) (67)
Where is Azberaijan located
Southwestern Asia, bordering the Caspian Sea, between Iran and Russia, with a small European portion north of the Caucasus range
What is the highest court in Azberaijan
Supreme Court (consists of the chairman, deputy chairman, and at least 24 judges in plenum sessions); Constitutional Court (consists of 9 judges)
What mediation group was formed to attempt peace talks between Armenia and Azberaijan
The OSCE Minsk Group, co-chaired by the United States, France, and Russia, is the framework established to mediate a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
What majority group lives in Azberbaijan
a nation with a majority-Turkic and majority-Shia Muslim population
What is the citizenship laws of Azberaijan
citizenship by birth: yes citizenship by descent: yes dual citizenship recognized: no residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
What kind of legal system does Azberaijan have
civil law system
What is the climate of Azberaijan
dry, semiarid steppe
What are the national symbols of Azberaijan
flames of fire; national colors: blue, red, green
What is the terrain of Azberaijan
large, flat Kur-Araz Ovaligi (Kura-Araks Lowland, much of it below sea level) with Great Caucasus Mountains to the north, Qarabag Yaylasi (Karabakh Upland) to the west; Baku lies on Abseron Yasaqligi (Apsheron Peninsula) that juts into Caspian Sea
What are some current environmental issues facing Azberaijan
local scientists consider the Abseron Yasaqligi (Apsheron Peninsula) (including Baku and Sumqayit) and the Caspian Sea to be the ecologically most devastated area in the world because of severe air, soil, and water pollution; soil pollution results from oil spills, from the use of DDT pesticide, and from toxic defoliants used in the production of cotton
What is the national anthem of Azberaijan
name: "Azerbaijan Marsi" (March of Azerbaijan) lyrics/music: Ahmed JAVAD/Uzeyir HAJIBEYOV note: adopted 1992; although originally written in 1919 during a brief period of independence, "Azerbaijan Marsi" did not become the official anthem until after the dissolution of the Soviet Union
WHat are some of Azberaijans natural resources
petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, nonferrous metals, bauxite
What type of government does Azberaijan have
presidential republic
What is the comparative size of Maine
slightly smaller than Maine (113)
What does the name Azberaijan mean
the name translates as "Land of fire" and refers to naturally occurring surface fires on ancient oil pools or from natural gas discharges
What does the flag of Azberaijan mean
three equal horizontal bands of blue (top), red, and green; a crescent and eight-pointed star in white are centered in the red band; the blue band recalls Azerbaijan's Turkic heritage, red stands for modernization and progress, and green refers to Islam; the crescent moon and star are a Turkic insignia; the eight star points represent the eight Turkic peoples of the world
What are the religions of Azberaijan
Muslim 96.9% (predominantly Shia), Christian 3%, other <.1, unaffiliated <.1 (2010 est.) note: religious affiliation is still nominal in Azerbaijan; percentages for actual practicing adherents are much lower
What empire did Azberaijan briefly gain its independence from
Azberaijan was briefly independent (from 1918 to 1920) following the collapse of the Russian Empire
What is the suffrage of Azberaijan
18 years of age; universal
What are the military obligations of Azberaijan
18-35 years of age for cumpulsory military service; service obligation 18 months or 12 months for university graduates; 17 years of age for voluntary service; 17 year olds are considered to be on active service at cadet military schools (2012)
When is Azberaijans independance day
30 August 1991 (declared from the Soviet Union); 18 October 1991 (adopted by the Supreme Council of Azerbaijan)
What is the population of Azberaijan
9,780,780 (July 2015 est.) country comparison to the world: 92
What countries border Azberaijan
Armenia 996 km, Georgia 428 km, Iran 689 km, Russia 338 km, Turkey 17 km
when did Azberaijans conflict with Armenia begin
Armenia and Azerbaijan began fighting over the area in 1988; the struggle escalated after both countries attained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. By May 1994, when a cease-fire took hold, ethnic Armenian forces held not only Nagorno-Karabakh but also seven surrounding provinces in the territory of Azerbaijan.
What are the military branches of Azberaijan
Army, Navy, Air, and Air Defense Forces (2010)
What country does Azberaijan have military conflict with
Azerbaijan has yet to resolve its conflict with Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh, a primarily ethnic Armenian-populated region that Moscow recognized in 1923 as an autonomous republic within Soviet Azerbaijan after Armenia and Azerbaijan disputed the territory's status.
What is the economic overview of Azberaijan
Azerbaijan's high economic growth has been attributable to large and growing oil and gas exports, but some non-export sectors also featured double-digit growth, including construction, banking, and real estate. Oil exports through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline, the Baku-Novorossiysk, and the Baku-Supsa pipelines remain the main economic driver, but efforts to boost Azerbaijan's gas production are underway. The eventual completion of the geopolitically important Southern Gas Corridor between Azerbaijan and Europe will open up another, albeit, smaller source of revenue from gas exports. Azerbaijan has made only limited progress on instituting market-based economic reforms. Pervasive public and private sector corruption and structural economic inefficiencies remain a drag on long-term growth, particularly in non-energy sectors. Several other obstacles impede Azerbaijan's economic progress, including the need for stepped up foreign investment in the non-energy sector and the continuing conflict with Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Trade with Russia and the other former Soviet republics is declining in importance, while trade is building with Turkey and the nations of Europe. Long-term prospects depend on world oil prices, Azerbaijan's ability to negotiate export routes for its growing gas production, and its ability to use its energy wealth to promote growth and spur employment in non-energy sectors of the economy.
What are some international disputes Azberaijan has
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Russia ratified the Caspian seabed delimitation treaties based on equidistance, while Iran continues to insist on a one-fifth slice of the sea; the dispute over the break-away Nagorno-Karabakh region and the Armenian military occupation of surrounding lands in Azerbaijan remains the primary focus of regional instability; residents have evacuated the former Soviet-era small ethnic enclaves in Armenia and Azerbaijan; local border forces struggle to control the illegal transit of goods and people across the porous, undemarcated Armenian, Azerbaijani, and Georgian borders; bilateral talks continue with Turkmenistan on dividing the seabed and contested oilfields in the middle of the Caspian
What are the people of Azberaijan called
Azerbaijani
What are the languages of Azberaijan
Azerbaijani (Azeri) (official) 92.5%, Russian 1.4%, Armenian 1.4%, other 4.7% (2009 est.)
What are the ethnic groups of Azberaijan
Azerbaijani 91.6%, Lezgian 2%, Russian 1.3%, Armenian 1.3%, Talysh 1.3%, other 2.4% note: the separatist Nagorno-Karabakh region is populated almost entirely by ethnic Armenians (2009 est.)
What is the currency of Azberaijan
Azerbaijani manats (AZN)
What is the capital of Azberaijan
Baku
What is the highest point of Azberaijan
Bazarduzu Dagi
Azberaijan eliminated presidential term limits in what year
Corruption in the country is widespread, and the government, which eliminated presidential term limits in a 2009 referendum, has been accused of authoritarianism. Although the poverty rate has been reduced and infrastructure investment has increased substantially in recent years due to revenue from oil and gas production, reforms have not adequately addressed weaknesses in most government institutions, particularly in the education and health sectors, as well as the court system.
What is the national holiday of Azberaijan
Founding of the Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan, 28 May (1918)
How long was Azberaijan under control of the Soviet Union
It was subsequently incorporated into the Soviet Union for seven decades
