Azerbaijan
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This document provides information about Azerbaijan, including: - It is located in the South Caucasus region bordering Russia, Iran, Turkey, Georgia and Armenia. Oil, natural gas, and other natural resources are important to its economy. - Baku is the capital and largest city. Important historical and cultural sites include Old Baku, Qobustan with ancient petroglyphs, and Azykh Cave containing one of the oldest human remains in Eurasia. - Azerbaijan has a rich cultural heritage with traditions varying regionally. Cuisine blends Caucasian and Central Asian influences and features lamb, fish and vegetables. Tourism is a significant industry focused on the country's natural beauty and cultural attractions.
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Azerbaijan
- 2. Official name: Republic of Azerbaijan Location : South Caucasus ,on the western shore of the Caspian Sea, bordering Russia, Iran ,Turkey. Georgia, Armenia Natural resources: Oil. Natural gas Iron ore, nonferrous metals,aluminium Political system: Democratic, Secular Unitary Republic and Constitutional Capital: Baku Territory: 86 600 sq.km Population: 9,047,000 (as of 2010) Official language: Azerbaijani
- 3. Baku
- 4. Charming Night Life in Baku
- 12. Some parts of Old Baku are included into UNESCO and protected by this organization.
- 14. Azerbaijani architecture: Combines elements of East and West
- 18. Qobustan is best known for being the home to the famous rock petro glyphs and mud volcanoes. It is also included to World Heritage List.
- 19. It is estimated that 300 of the planet's estimated 700 mud volcanoes sit Gobustan, Azerbaijan and the Caspian Sea. Many geologists as well as locals and international mud tourists trek to such places as the Firuz Crater, Gobustan, Salyan and end up happily covered in mud which is thought to have medicinal qualities. In 2001 one mud volcano 15 kilometers from Baku made world headlines when it suddenly started spewing flames 15 meters high.
- 20. Azykh Cave Extensively examined by archaeologists in the 1960s, the cave is considered to be the site of one of the most ancient proto-human habitations in Eurasia , Neanderthal-style jaw bone found here by Mammadali Huseynov in 1968 and now kept at the Academy of Sciences in Baku is thought to be over 300,000 years old and thus one of the oldest proto-human remains found in this part of the world. Its discovery gave rise to the term Azykh Man. Reference http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azykh_Cave
- 21. Culture and Tradition Countries with ancient origins and a rich cultural history are usually multifaceted. Cultural traditions that evolved in antiquity, usually developed in many major cities centers of trade. This is true in relation to Azerbaijan. Long history of Azerbaijan combined together the most colorful traditions and customs that have existed there for many centuries, independently of each other. Thats why the culture of each region of Azerbaijan has its own special features.
- 25. Azerbaijani cuisine is one of the most interesting one in the world in general and the Orient in particular. It is somewhat similar to traditions of Caucasian and Central Asian people but has its distinctive features. It is remarkable by abundance of the every possible meat, fish and vegetable dishes dressed by fragrant greens and spices.
- 28. Tourism is an important part of the economy of Azerbaijan. The country's large abundance of natural and cultural attractions make it an attractive destination of visitors. The Government have set the development of country as an elite tourist destination a top priority. Batabat Lake. Nakhchivan Shahdag
- 30. Accomodation
- 39. Thanks you for your kind attention. We welcome your questions, comments and suggestion! Babashov Orxan