Key Facts about Azerbaijan

Key Facts about Azerbaijan

• Azerbaijan is a country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.
  • It is located at the junction of Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
  • It is bounded in the east by the Caspian Sea.
• Bordering Countries:  It is bordered by Russia in the north, Georgia in the northwest, Armenia in the west, and Iran in the south.
• Capital: Baku is the capital and the largest city of Azerbaijan.
• Climate: It features a diverse climate ranging from dry subtropical and humid subtropical in the lowlands to continental and tundra climates in its mountainous regions.
• Geography of the country: It is mostly covered by mountains and hills, with low-lying plains.
• Mountains: The Caucasus Mountains cover the north and central regions of the country.
  • The Lesser Caucasus Mountains extend southwest into Armenia.
  • Talish Mountains in the far south form part of Azerbaijan’s border with Iran. 
• Highest peak: The highest peak of the country is Mount Baza-Dyuzi in the Greater Caucasus Range.
• Low flood plain: A low-lying plain covers the south-central and eastern parts of Azerbaijan and extends to the Caspian Sea. 
  • Baku is located on the Absheron Peninsula.
• Rivers:  Alazani, Aras, and Kura Rivers are the most significant rivers of the country. 
  • The Aras River helps form a natural southern border with Iran. 
• Natural Resources: Azerbaijan has mineral resources such as gold, silver, iron, titanium, copper, manganese, cobalt, molybdenum, and chromium.