Introduction Azerbaijan or Republic of Azerbaijan is an important country of the Eurasian continent and it is the largest as well as the most populated region in South Caucasus. Whilst the capital, Baku, has rapidly transformed itself into a highly developed modern city, the surrounding villages still remain untouched and archaic. Azerbaijan is divided partially between Eastern Europe and Western Asia. On its eastern side lies the Caspian Sea, whilst the Russian Federation borders it on the north. Other countries which share boundaries with Azerbaijan are Georgia in the west and north-west, Armenia in the south-west and Iran in the south. The Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan is bordered by Armenia to its north and east, while Iran lies to its south and south-west, and Turkey to its west. During the Nagorno-Karabakh War in 1994 seven districts of Azerbaijan in the southwest have been overpowered by Armenia. Many islands in the Caspian Sea are also part of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan if formed of 65 regions and 69 cities of which Baku is the capital. While Azerbaijani is the official language spoken, due to Russia’s rule for so many years, Russian and Turkish languages are widely spoken. In some regions, people also converse in English, German and Arabic. Azerbaijan is a secular and unitary republic consisting mostly of Ethnic Azeri and Shia Muslims who form a major part of its population. Orthodox Christians and Jews also play their own role in the form of minorities. Azerbaijan’s economy mainly depends upon oil and natural gas production. Other industries that contribute to its economy include cotton and agricultural products. Pancakes, soups and bread form a major part of the daily cuisine of the Azerbaijani’s. Meat and poultry features prominently in all the food preparations in the form of kebabs, minced meat, etc. Among the fruits, locally apples, cherries, grapes, melons, raspberries, plums and peaches are produced. Sweet black tea is a very popular drink among the locals. Major Cities in Azerbaijan Agdam Hajigabul Naftalan Agdash Horadiz Nakhchivan Agjabedi Imishli Neftchala Agsu Ismayilli Saatly Agstafa Oguz Sabirabad Astara Ordubad Sadarak BAKU (Capital) Jabrail Salyan Barda Jalilabad Samukh Babek Julfa Sharur Beilagan Kalbajar Shamakhi Bilasuvar Khachmaz Shamkir Belokan Khojavand Shahbuz Dashkasan Khojali Sheki Davachi Khirdalan Shusha Gabala Khyzy Siyazan Gazakh Kurdamir Sumgait Gakh Khanlar Tovuz Geychay Khankandi Ter-Ter Gedabey Khudat Ujar Geranboy Fizuli Yevlakh Gubadly Lenkoran Yardimli Gobustan Lerik Zagatala Guba Masally Zardab Gusar Maraza Zangilan Ganja Mingachevir
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