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Azerbaijan and its Details for UPSC

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Azerbaijan and its Details Like , Capital, GDP, Currency, Geography, Economy, Defence, Culture, Natural resources, Habitat, Sports and all you want to know for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams.

Azerbaijan and its Basic Details :

Attribute	Information
Name of the country	Azerbaijan
Capital	Baku
Independence day	October 18, 1991
Major religions	Islam (Shia majority)
Currency	Azerbaijani Manat (AZN)
Continent	Asia
Top 5 Famous cities	Baku, Ganja, Sumgayit, Mingachevir, Nakhchivan
Top 10 Famous persons	Heydar Aliyev, Ilham Aliyev, Garry Kasparov, Fazil Iskander, Muslim Magomayev, Huseyn Javid, Leyla Aliyeva, Arif Malikov, Samad Vurgun, Khurshidbanu Natavan
Type of government	Unitary semi-presidential republic
Main wars fought	Nagorno-Karabakh War, First Nagorno-Karabakh War
GDP	$47.9 billion (2021)
5 popular tourist places	1. Icherisheher (Old City), 2. Heydar Aliyev Center, 3. Yanar Dag, 4. Gobustan National Park, 5. Ateshgah Fire Temple

Azerbaijan, Its Capital, Independence Day, Currency, Major religions, Continent, Top 5 Famous cities, Top 10 Famous persons, type of government, main wars fought, GDP, 5 popular tourist places.

Geography of Azerbaijan :

Attribute	Information
Geography	Located in South Caucasus, bordered by Caspian Sea
Area (sq. km)	86,600
Population	Approximately 10 million
5 Main Mountain Ranges	Greater Caucasus, Lesser Caucasus, Talysh, Murovdag, Zangezur
5 Main Mountain Peaks	Bazarduzu, Shahdagh, Tufandag, Babadag, Kapaz
5 Main Rivers	Kura, Aras, Samur, Gobustan, Velvelechi
Main Lakes	Lake Goygol, Lake Sarysu, Lake Hajigabul
Deserts	None
Plateau	Karabakh
Volcanoes	None
5 Main Crops and Vegetation	Cotton, Grapes, Citrus fruits, Vegetables, Tea
Main Beaches	Baku Boulevard Beach, Amburan Beach, Shikhovo Beach
Neighboring Countries	Russia, Iran, Armenia, Georgia, Turkey
Nearby Seas and Oceans	Caspian Sea
Length of Coastline	Approximately 800 km
Top 5 Natural Resources	Oil, Natural Gas, Iron Ore, Copper, Zinc

Geography of the Azerbaijan , Area in Square Kilometers, Population, 5 Main mountain range, 5 main mountain peeks, 5 Main Rivers, Main lakes, Deserts, plateau and Volcanoes, 5 Main Crops and vegetation, Main Beaches, Neighboring countries which share boundaries, Nearby Sea and oceans, length of Coast line, top 5 Natural resources.

Economy of Azerbaijan :

Attribute	Information
Major Industries	Oil and Gas, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Tourism, Banking
Main Revenue Sources	Oil and Gas, Agriculture, Petrochemicals, IT Services, Tourism
Top 10 Companies	SOCAR, Azercell, BP, PASHA Bank, Azersu, AzMeco, AtaHolding, Azəriqaz, AzTV, Azercosmos
Per Capita Income	Approximately $4,800 (as of 2022)
Top 5 Imports	Machinery, Vehicles, Food Products, Chemicals, Metals
Top 5 Exports	Oil and Gas, Chemicals, Fruits, Vegetables, Cotton
Total Gold Reserves	Approximately 31.5 tons

Economy of the Azerbaijan , 5 Major Industries, 5 main revenue sources, top 10 Companies, Per capita income, Top 5 imports, Top 5 exports, Total Gold Reserves.

Defence Power of Azerbaijan :

Attribute	Information
Size of Defense Budget	Over $3.5 billion USD (16% of state budget)
Total Number of Army Personnel	65,000 active soldiers, 300,000 reservists, 15,000 paramilitary personnel
Total Number of Air Force Personnel	Approximately 12,000 personnel, about 250 aircraft
Total Number of Navy Personnel	Approximately 2,200 (as of 2023)
Total Defense Imports	$360 million in 2022 (73% from Russia, 17% from Israel, 9% from Turkey)
Total Defense Exports	$16 million in 2021 (84% to Pakistan, 6% to Iraq, 5% to Turkey)

Defence of the Azerbaijan , Size of Defence budget, Total number of Army Personals, Total Number of Air Force Personals, Total number of Navy Personals, Total Defence Imports, Total Defence Export.

Cultural of Azerbaijan :

Attribute	Information
Main Festivals	Novruz Bayram, Gurban Bayram, Baku Jazz Festival, International Mugham Festival, Gabala International Music Festival
Main Religious Places	Heydar Mosque, Bibi-Heybat Mosque, Ateshgah Temple, Dadivank Monastery, Church of Kish
Main Arts and Dances	Mugham music, Yalli dance, Ashiq performance, Carpet weaving, Tar musical instrument
Main Languages	Azerbaijani (official), Russian, English
Famous Food and Cuisines	Plov, Dolma, Kebab, Baklava, Lavash
UNESCO Protected Buildings	Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah’s Palace and Maiden Tower, Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape, Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Historic Centre of Sheki with the Khan’s Palace, Inner City of Baku with the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and Maiden Tower

Cultural, 5 Main Festivals, 5 main religious places, main arts and Dances, Main Languages, Famous food and Cuisines, 5 UNSCO Protected Buildings.

Sports in Afghanistan :

Attribute	Information
National Game	Wrestling
Main Sports	Wrestling, Judo, Boxing, Gymnastics, Football, Volleyball, Basketball
Top Athletes	Togrul Asgarov (Wrestling), Nijat Huseynov (Judo), Shakhriyar Mammadyarov (Chess), Zemfira Mehtieva (Gymnastics), Mahir Əhmədov (Football)
Top Sports Achievements	18 medals at the 2015 European Games in Baku (5 gold medals), 7 medals at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (1 gold medal), 15 medals at the 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games in Baku (5 gold medals)

Sports of the Azerbaijan , National Game, Main Sports, top athletes, Top Sports Achievements.

Natural Habitat and wild life of Azerbaijan :

Attribute	Information
National Animal	Karabakh horse
National Bird	Shahdag mountain cock
Main Forests	Shahdag National Park, Hirkan National Park
Main Recognized Natural Habitats	Caspian Hyrcanian mixed forests, Caucasus mixed forests

Natural Habitat and wild life of the Azerbaijan , National Animal, National Bird, Main Forests, Main Recognized Natural Habitats for wild animals.

Biggest in the Azerbaijan :

Attribute	Information
Largest City	Baku
Richest Man	Vagit Alekperov
Biggest Company	State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR)
Tallest Building	Flame Towers
Tallest Statue	Heydar Aliyev Monument
Biggest Bridge	Araz River Bridge (Khudafarin Bridge)
Tallest Mountain	Mount Bazarduzu
Longest River	Kur River
Biggest Forest	Hyrcanian Forests
Largest Lake	Sarysu

Biggest in the Azerbaijan , Richest Man, Biggest Company, Tallest Building, Tallest Statue, Biggest Bridge, Tallest Mountain, Longest River, Biggest Forest, Biggest Lake.

Brief History Of Azerbaijan :

This Country is located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, boasts a rich history spanning millennia.

Ancient Azerbaijan:

Prehistoric Period: Archaeological evidence indicates human presence dating back to the Paleolithic era, with early agricultural settlements around 7000 BC.
Early Civilizations: The region was part of several ancient civilizations, including the Caucasian Albanians, known for their distinctive culture, and the Medes and Persians, who influenced the area’s development.
Hellenistic Influence: During Alexander the Great’s conquests, this Country came under Greek influence, followed by Persian rule.

Medieval Period:

Islamic Conquest: The Arab Caliphate’s conquest in the 7th century brought Islam and Arab culture to the region.
Shirvanshahs and Sasanians: The Shirvanshahs ruled Azerbaijan for centuries, blending Persian cultural elements with local traditions.
Turkic Invasions: Turkic tribes began to settle in Azerbaijan in the 11th century, marking the Turkic influence in the region.

Modern Era:

Safavid Rule: The 16th century saw Azerbaijan become part of the Safavid Empire, leading to a resurgence of Persian culture.
Russian Influence: By the 19th century, Azerbaijan fell under Russian control after several Russo-Persian Wars, becoming part of the Russian Empire.
Oil Boom: The late 19th century saw a significant oil boom, leading to rapid economic growth and cultural development in cities like Baku.

Recent History:

First Republic: Azerbaijan declared independence in 1918, becoming the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, but was later annexed by the Soviet Union in 1920.
Soviet Rule: Azerbaijan was a Soviet Socialist Republic until 1991 when it gained independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Modern Azerbaijan: Since independence, Azerbaijan has focused on economic development, particularly its oil and gas resources, while also facing challenges related to regional conflicts and political changes.

Throughout its history, Azerbaijan’s geographical location has made it a melting pot of various cultures, religions, and influences, contributing to its diverse heritage and unique identity. The country continues to evolve, embracing its rich history while forging its path in the modern world.

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