The Republic of Azerbaijan is a state in the eastern part of Transcaucasia on the coast of the Caspian Sea. By area, it is the largest country in the Caucasus. It is a secular state and at the same time a multinational and multi-confessional country, where the majority of the population professes Islam. According to the form of government, Azerbaijan is a presidential republic. The head of state is the President. It is washed by the waters of the Caspian Sea. It borders with Russia, Georgia, Armenia and Iran. The Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic, an exclave of Azerbaijan, borders on Armenia, Iran, and Turkey. Half of the country's territory is occupied by mountains. The capital is Baku.
Climate. The country is located in the transition zone from a temperate climate to a subtropical one, and in the very south, in a subtropical one. There are alpine meadows, semi-desert climate, and different types of cold climate. The coldest months are January-February, the temperature, depending on the region, is 4–8 °C. in the mountains it can drop to -10-15 °C. Of the summer months, the hottest and driest month is July, with temperatures above 30 °C.
Population size. The estimated population of the country for 2022 is 10,164,464 people.
Language. The official language is Azerbaijani. Many residents speak Russian and English. Azerbaijan is a moderately developed industrial-agrarian state with a developed industry and agriculture. The main place in the economy of Azerbaijan is occupied by the oil and gas, oil refining industries, as well as chemical and machine-building, various branches of the food and light industries.
Today, Azerbaijan leads among the CIS countries in terms of economic growth. The country is gradually switching to alternative forms of energy. But it was the oil fields that helped turn the country, namely Baku, into a modern metropolis. The interweaving of modern skyscrapers with original villages and multiculturalism turn the country into an oriental fairy tale, which is not found anywhere else in the world. Bright fashionable skyscrapers, soaring up, coexist well with stone houses. Such a contrast makes the country colorful, unforgettable and cozy in its own way. The locals say that everything is here. And this is rather true. Like cities, nature is also in contrast. There is the sea and ski resorts, ancient castles and small villages, waterfalls and alpine meadows.
Baku is the capital of the country, a green city full of flowers, here is the main symbol - the Maiden's Tower. Old Baku deserves special attention. Feeling that you are in the Middle Ages will accompany you at every step and will intensify when you meet carpet merchants right on the street. Everything here is imbued with a unique oriental flavor, where every lane and street will remind you of either a familiar movie or a fairy tale. At the same time, the cultural life of the capital will be able to surprise you with performances, museums, ancient monuments of architecture, and an hour's drive away there is a unique museum where rock paintings of ancient people have been preserved.
Azerbaijanis are very hospitable people who will help you on the street, in the market they will definitely treat your child to something tasty, and they will put you an extra tomato. They are the perfect cooks. You definitely can't go hungry in this country. Any meal is almost a ritual, consisting of several stages. Delicious food here is sacred. Even in the market you will be offered to try everything. And be sure to learn how to bargain! The ability to bargain in Azerbaijan is held in high esteem. Thus, you can feel the breadth of Azerbaijani nature. And then the colorful Azerbaijan with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee will open its doors for you and become the brightest and most contrasting country with friendly people that you may have once dreamed of.
