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Historically Armenia and Azerbaijan have been long associated with Asia and the Middle East. In recent years some sources now consider
them to be more closely aligned with Europe based on their modern economic and political trends. I.E. Both are similar to the former CIS
country of Georgia, now included as part of Europe. We have moved in that direction as we attempt here to show the modern definitions,
but in worldwide geography, there are often many answers (or opinions) to what appears to be a simple question.

Country Details Azerbaijan, located on the western edge of the Caspian Sea, sits at the crossroad between East and West. (Asia and Europe) This valuable geographical position did not go unnoticed, and over the centuries numerous empires fought for control, including those of Alexander the Great, the Romans, the Mongol conqueror Genghis Khan, and Peter the Great of Russia. Archaeologists believe that the remains of mankind found in Azerbaijan's Azykh Cave, are over one million years old, and the oldest ever found. Today, this historic land is rich in cultural diversity, with over 70 ethnic groups calling it home. Merged into the former Soviet Union in 1936, it finally, along with Armenia, gained independence in 1991. Regional fighting with its neighbor (Armenia) over land control bloodied both countrys, and a cease-fire agreement was finally reached in 1994. At one time Azerbaijan supplied more than 50% of the world's oil. Today, in the oil fields in and around Baku, that industry still flourishes. Environmentally, the Caspian Sea suffers from related pollution. The Azerbaijan maps and information pages are currently being revised, and will be posted soon. Quick Facts and Figures Official Name Republic of Azerbaijan Population 8,239,000 Capital City Baku (1,24 million) Flag here Languages Azeri, Russian, others Latitude/Longitude 40° 30'N, 47° 30'E Official Currency Manat Religions Muslim, others Land Area 89,600 sq km (33,436 sq miles) Note: this includes the Naxcivan Republic, southwest of Armenia. Landforms Azerbaijan is a mountainous country, with the Caucasus Mountains covering the north and central. Many snow-capped peaks exceed 12,000 ft., with Baza-Dyuzi the highest point, at 14,698 ft. (4,480m). Southwest, the Lesser Caucasus cross the land, stretching on into Armenia. In the far-south, the Talish Mountains help form its border with Iran. A low flood plain covers the south-central and east, ending at the Caspian Sea; much of it below sea level. Baku, the capital city, sits on the Abseron Yasaqligi (or Apsheron Peninsula), that juts hook-line into the Caspian Sea Significant rivers include the Alazani, Aras and Kura, and the Mangachevir Reservoir is the largest inland body of water. Land Divisions 59 rayons (regions), 11 cities and 1 autonomous republic. Contact Us | Privacy Statement Copyrighted by Graphic Maps All rights reserved! All maps, graphics and original descriptions created by Graphic Maps, a d/b/a of the Woolwine-Moen Group, unless otherwise noted and/or directly linked to the source, and use of same for any application whatsoever requires written permission. We make no copyright claim on any statistical data on this page, nor on any non-original graphics, and/or pictures not produced by us. Certain statistical data is gathered from the CIA World Factbook, as well as numerous public domain reference materials. Every effort is made to be as accurate as possible when disseminating information on any worldwide destination. We are not responsible for unintentional data entry errors or omissions. If you would like to submit an addition, change or correction, or suggest a new link, please forward it to our map department and we will give it our immediate attention. Posters and Prints of Europe

Maps Azerbaijan Outline Map here Azerbaijan Map CIA version here European Continent here European Continent at UT here CIS Map here! Suggested Links Azerbaijan (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here Azerbaijan Embassy(U.S.) here! Azerbaijan Magazine here! Azerbaijan Travel Info here! Baku Web Site here! Climate In the lowlands, central and east, and especially along the Caspian Sea, conditions are dry and subtropical. Summers here are hot, with long periods of no rain; winters are somewhat mild. The mountain areas experience more moderate summers, and colder winters with heavy snows in the upper-elevations. Africa | Antarctica | Asia | Australia/Oceania Europe | Islands/Oceans | Middle East North America | South America World Atlas

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