{"id":6153,"date":"2023-11-22T12:31:57","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T07:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/?p=6153"},"modified":"2023-11-22T12:31:58","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T07:01:58","slug":"azerbaijan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/azerbaijan\/","title":{"rendered":"Azerbaijan and its 66 important Details for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/azerbaijan\/#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 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.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/azerbaijan\/#Azerbaijan_and_its_Basic_Details\" >Azerbaijan and its Basic Details :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/azerbaijan\/#Geography_of_Azerbaijan\" >Geography of Azerbaijan :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/azerbaijan\/#Economy_of_Azerbaijan\" >Economy of Azerbaijan :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/azerbaijan\/#Defence_Power_of_Azerbaijan\" >Defence Power of Azerbaijan :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/azerbaijan\/#Cultural_of_Azerbaijan\" >Cultural of Azerbaijan :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/azerbaijan\/#Sports_in_Afghanistan\" >Sports in Afghanistan :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/azerbaijan\/#Natural_Habitat_and_wild_life_of_Azerbaijan\" >Natural Habitat and wild life of Azerbaijan :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/azerbaijan\/#Biggest_in_the_Azerbaijan\" >Biggest in the Azerbaijan :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/azerbaijan\/#Brief_History_Of_Azerbaijan\" >Brief History Of Azerbaijan :<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/azerbaijan\/#Ancient_Azerbaijan\" >Ancient Azerbaijan:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/azerbaijan\/#Medieval_Period\" >Medieval Period:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/azerbaijan\/#Modern_Era\" >Modern Era:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/azerbaijan\/#Recent_History\" >Recent History:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"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\"><\/span>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.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"Flag-of-Azerbaijan\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Azerbaijan.jpg\" alt=\"Flag of Azerbaijan \" class=\"wp-image-6154\" title=\"Flag of Azerbaijan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Azerbaijan.jpg 940w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Azerbaijan-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Azerbaijan-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Azerbaijan-150x126.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Azerbaijan_and_its_Basic_Details\"><\/span>Azerbaijan and its Basic Details :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Attribute<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Name of the country<\/td><td>Azerbaijan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Capital<\/td><td>Baku<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Independence day<\/td><td>October 18, 1991<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major religions<\/td><td>Islam (Shia majority)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Currency<\/td><td>Azerbaijani Manat (AZN)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Continent<\/td><td>Asia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Famous cities<\/td><td>Baku, Ganja, Sumgayit, Mingachevir, Nakhchivan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 10 Famous persons<\/td><td>Heydar Aliyev, Ilham Aliyev, Garry Kasparov, Fazil Iskander, Muslim Magomayev, Huseyn Javid, Leyla Aliyeva, Arif Malikov, Samad Vurgun, Khurshidbanu Natavan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type of government<\/td><td>Unitary semi-presidential republic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main wars fought<\/td><td>Nagorno-Karabakh War, First Nagorno-Karabakh War<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GDP<\/td><td>$47.9 billion (2021)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 popular tourist places<\/td><td>1. Icherisheher (Old City), 2. Heydar Aliyev Center, 3. Yanar Dag, 4. Gobustan National Park, 5. Ateshgah Fire Temple<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">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.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_of_Azerbaijan\"><\/span>Geography of Azerbaijan :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Attribute<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Geography<\/td><td>Located in South Caucasus, bordered by Caspian Sea<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Area (sq. km)<\/td><td>86,600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Population<\/td><td>Approximately 10 million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 Main Mountain Ranges<\/td><td>Greater Caucasus, Lesser Caucasus, Talysh, Murovdag, Zangezur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 Main Mountain Peaks<\/td><td>Bazarduzu, Shahdagh, Tufandag, Babadag, Kapaz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 Main Rivers<\/td><td>Kura, Aras, Samur, Gobustan, Velvelechi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Lakes<\/td><td>Lake Goygol, Lake Sarysu, Lake Hajigabul<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deserts<\/td><td>None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plateau<\/td><td>Karabakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Volcanoes<\/td><td>None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 Main Crops and Vegetation<\/td><td>Cotton, Grapes, Citrus fruits, Vegetables, Tea<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Beaches<\/td><td>Baku Boulevard Beach, Amburan Beach, Shikhovo Beach<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Neighboring Countries<\/td><td>Russia, Iran, Armenia, Georgia, Turkey<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nearby Seas and Oceans<\/td><td>Caspian Sea<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length of Coastline<\/td><td>Approximately 800 km<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Natural Resources<\/td><td>Oil, Natural Gas, Iron Ore, Copper, Zinc<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">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.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economy_of_Azerbaijan\"><\/span>Economy of Azerbaijan :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Attribute<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Major Industries<\/td><td>Oil and Gas, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Tourism, Banking<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Revenue Sources<\/td><td>Oil and Gas, Agriculture, Petrochemicals, IT Services, Tourism<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 10 Companies<\/td><td>SOCAR, Azercell, BP, PASHA Bank, Azersu, AzMeco, AtaHolding, Az\u0259riqaz, AzTV, Azercosmos<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Per Capita Income<\/td><td>Approximately $4,800 (as of 2022)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Imports<\/td><td>Machinery, Vehicles, Food Products, Chemicals, Metals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Exports<\/td><td>Oil and Gas, Chemicals, Fruits, Vegetables, Cotton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Gold Reserves<\/td><td>Approximately 31.5 tons<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">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.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defence_Power_of_Azerbaijan\"><\/span>Defence Power of Azerbaijan :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Attribute<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Size of Defense Budget<\/td><td>Over $3.5 billion USD (16% of state budget)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Number of Army Personnel<\/td><td>65,000 active soldiers, 300,000 reservists, 15,000 paramilitary personnel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Number of Air Force Personnel<\/td><td>Approximately 12,000 personnel, about 250 aircraft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Number of Navy Personnel<\/td><td>Approximately 2,200 (as of 2023)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Defense Imports<\/td><td>$360 million in 2022 (73% from Russia, 17% from Israel, 9% from Turkey)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Defense Exports<\/td><td>$16 million in 2021 (84% to Pakistan, 6% to Iraq, 5% to Turkey)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">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.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_of_Azerbaijan\"><\/span>Cultural of Azerbaijan :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Attribute<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Main Festivals<\/td><td>Novruz Bayram, Gurban Bayram, Baku Jazz Festival, International Mugham Festival, Gabala International Music Festival<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Religious Places<\/td><td>Heydar Mosque, Bibi-Heybat Mosque, Ateshgah Temple, Dadivank Monastery, Church of Kish<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Arts and Dances<\/td><td>Mugham music, Yalli dance, Ashiq performance, Carpet weaving, Tar musical instrument<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Languages<\/td><td>Azerbaijani (official), Russian, English<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Famous Food and Cuisines<\/td><td>Plov, Dolma, Kebab, Baklava, Lavash<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UNESCO Protected Buildings<\/td><td>Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah&#8217;s Palace and Maiden Tower, Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape, Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Historic Centre of Sheki with the Khan&#8217;s Palace, Inner City of Baku with the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and Maiden Tower<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cultural, 5 Main Festivals, 5 main religious places, main arts and Dances, Main Languages, Famous food and Cuisines, 5 UNSCO Protected Buildings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sports_in_Afghanistan\"><\/span>Sports in Afghanistan :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Attribute<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>National Game<\/td><td>Wrestling<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Sports<\/td><td>Wrestling, Judo, Boxing, Gymnastics, Football, Volleyball, Basketball<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Athletes<\/td><td>Togrul Asgarov (Wrestling), Nijat Huseynov (Judo), Shakhriyar Mammadyarov (Chess), Zemfira Mehtieva (Gymnastics), Mahir \u018fhm\u0259dov (Football)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Sports Achievements<\/td><td>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)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sports of the Azerbaijan , National Game, Main Sports, top athletes, Top Sports Achievements.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_Habitat_and_wild_life_of_Azerbaijan\"><\/span>Natural Habitat and wild life of Azerbaijan :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Attribute<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>National Animal<\/td><td>Karabakh horse<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Bird<\/td><td>Shahdag mountain cock<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Forests<\/td><td>Shahdag National Park, Hirkan National Park<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Recognized Natural Habitats<\/td><td>Caspian Hyrcanian mixed forests, Caucasus mixed forests<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Natural Habitat and wild life of the Azerbaijan , National Animal, National Bird, Main Forests, Main Recognized Natural Habitats for wild animals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biggest_in_the_Azerbaijan\"><\/span>Biggest in the Azerbaijan :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Attribute<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Largest City<\/td><td>Baku<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Richest Man<\/td><td>Vagit Alekperov<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Company<\/td><td>State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tallest Building<\/td><td>Flame Towers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tallest Statue<\/td><td>Heydar Aliyev Monument<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Bridge<\/td><td>Araz River Bridge (Khudafarin Bridge)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tallest Mountain<\/td><td>Mount Bazarduzu<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Longest River<\/td><td>Kur River<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Forest<\/td><td>Hyrcanian Forests<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Largest Lake<\/td><td>Sarysu<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Biggest in the Azerbaijan , Richest Man, Biggest Company, Tallest Building, Tallest Statue, Biggest Bridge, Tallest Mountain, Longest River, Biggest Forest, Biggest Lake.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brief_History_Of_Azerbaijan\"><\/span>Brief History Of Azerbaijan : <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This Country is located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, boasts a rich history spanning millennia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ancient_Azerbaijan\"><\/span>Ancient Azerbaijan:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prehistoric Period<\/strong>: Archaeological evidence indicates human presence dating back to the Paleolithic era, with early agricultural settlements around 7000 BC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Early Civilizations<\/strong>: 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&#8217;s development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hellenistic Influence<\/strong>: During Alexander the Great&#8217;s conquests, this Country came under Greek influence, followed by Persian rule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medieval_Period\"><\/span>Medieval Period:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Islamic Conquest<\/strong>: The Arab Caliphate&#8217;s conquest in the 7th century brought Islam and Arab culture to the region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shirvanshahs and Sasanians<\/strong>: The Shirvanshahs ruled Azerbaijan for centuries, blending Persian cultural elements with local traditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Turkic Invasions<\/strong>: Turkic tribes began to settle in Azerbaijan in the 11th century, marking the Turkic influence in the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_Era\"><\/span>Modern Era:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Safavid Rule<\/strong>: The 16th century saw Azerbaijan become part of the Safavid Empire, leading to a resurgence of Persian culture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Russian Influence<\/strong>: By the 19th century, Azerbaijan fell under Russian control after several Russo-Persian Wars, becoming part of the Russian Empire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oil Boom<\/strong>: The late 19th century saw a significant oil boom, leading to rapid economic growth and cultural development in cities like Baku.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_History\"><\/span>Recent History:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First Republic<\/strong>: Azerbaijan declared independence in 1918, becoming the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, but was later annexed by the Soviet Union in 1920.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soviet Rule<\/strong>: Azerbaijan was a Soviet Socialist Republic until 1991 when it gained independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Modern Azerbaijan<\/strong>: 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout its history, Azerbaijan&#8217;s geographical location has made it a melting pot of various cultures, religions, and influences, contributing to its diverse heritage and unique identity. 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