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Azerbaijan, officially known as the Republic of Azerbaijan, is located in the south Caucasus region of Eurasia, lying between Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
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Key Facts & Information
GENERAL FACTS
- The national anthem of Azerbaijan is called “March of Azerbaijan.”
- Azerbaijan’s capital and largest city is the city of Baku.
- It is also the largest city on the Caspian Sea and in the Caucasus region.
- Baku is the lowest lying national capital in the world, as it is located 28 meters below sea level.
- Baku is found on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula in Azerbaijan.
- Baku’s urban area has a population of 3,125,000.
- Baku’s metropolitan area has a population of 5,105,200.
- The official language of Azerbaijan is Azerbaijani, which is also the demonym, or the term used to refer to its citizens.
- 60% of Azerbaijan’s population are Azerbaijani, while other ethnic groups such as the Lezgians, Armenians, Russians, and Talysh make up the rest of the country’s population.
- Azerbaijan’s system of government is a unitary dominant-party semi-presidential republic.
- Ilham Aliyev is the current president of Azerbaijan.
- Ali Asadov is the current prime minister of Azerbaijan.
- Azerbaijan’s laws are legislated by a national assembly.
- The Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan was formed on May 28, 1918.
ETYMOLOGY
- The modern etymology of the term Azerbaijan was derived from Atropates.
- Atropates was a Persian satrap, or provincial governor, from the Achaemenid Empire.
- Atropates was later appointed by Alexander the Great as the satrap of Media, an ancient region that comprised present-day Azerbaijan, Iranian, Kurdistan, and western Tabaristan.
- The name Atropates also means “The Land of the Holy Fire” in Iranian. Its Greek transliteration means the region of Media.
- The modern name Azerbaijan was first used in 1918 by the Musavat party who initially governed the present-day Republic of Azerbaijan.
- The area of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic was formerly referred to as Arran and Shirvan.
- The country’s name was spelled as “Azerbaidzhan” during the rule of Soviet Russia.
- From 1940 until 1991, the country’s name was also written in Cyrillic: “Азәрбајҹан”
GEOGRAPHY
- The Caspian Sea is found on the eastern side of Azerbaijan.
- Azerbaijan is bordered by Russia to the north.
- On the northwestern border of Azerbaijan lies Georgia.
- Armenia borders Azerbaijan to the west.
- Iran is Azerbaijan’s southern border.
- Mount Bazardüzü has a height of 4,466 meters and is Azerbaijan’s highest peak.
- The lowest point in Azerbaijan is found in the Caspian Sea, which is 28 meters below sea level.
- Almost half of the mud volcanoes in the world are found in Azerbaijan.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
- The early rulers of Azerbaijan were the Arabs, who roamed the area as early as 642 CE and converted people to Islam.
- The Arabs developed an empire for hundreds of years until they fell in the hands of the Mongolian Empire.
- From the 13th until the 15th century Azerbaijan was ruled by the Mongol II-Khans.
- After the Mongols, Persian rule reigned over Azerbaijan.
- The geographical conditions of Azerbaijan were deemed to be strategic, as Azerbaijan has ports on the Caspian Sea and enables trade between Asia, Middle East, and Europe, and so, the land of Azerbaijan was sought by several empires.
- The empires who fought over Azerbaijan were the Ottoman, Russia, and Persian empires.
- The Russian and Persian empires split the ruling of Azerbaijan in 1828.
- The Russian Empire collapsed in 1917 as a result of the First World War.
- In 1918, Azerbaijan declared independence, but their independence was short-lived as the Soviet Union conquered Azerbaijan in 1920.
- Azerbaijan became a part of Soviet Union until they regained independence on August 20, 1991.
CULTURE
- Traditional Azerbaijani dress include the chokha and papakhi.
- Chokha — a woolen coat with a high neck. It is a traditional male dress not only in Azerbaijan, but of the peoples of the Caucasus.
- Papakhi or Papakha — also known as astrakhan peruk in English. The papakhi is a wool hat worn by men, not only in Azerbaijan, but throughout the Caucasus.
- Examples or Azerbaijani musical traditions are mugham, meykhana, and ashiq art.
- Mugham — poetry reading with musical intermissions.
- Azerbaijani mugham is distinct for being free-form and less rigid.
- It is frequently compared to the improvised field of jazz.
- Ashiq — combination of poetry, storytelling, dance, and vocal and instrumental music, in one performance.
- Ashiq originated from the shamanistic beliefs of ancient Turkic people.
- Songs are semi-improvised.
- Meykhana — a distinct literary and folk rap tradition in Azerbaijan.
- It is distinct from spoken word poetry, as it is performed in time to a particular beat.
Azerbaijan Worksheets
This is a fantastic bundle which includes everything you need to know about the Azerbaijan across 25 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use Azerbaijan worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about the Azerbaijan, officially known as the Republic of Azerbaijan, which is located in the south Caucasus region of Eurasia, lying between Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
Complete List Of Included Worksheets
- Azerbaijan Facts
- Introducing Azerbaijan
- Geography Blanks
- Map Study
- Statement Halves
- History of Azerbaijan
- Culture Crossword
- Top Landmarks
- Cities of Azerbaijan
- Flag Redesign
- Country Rhymes
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