Information on the Republic of Azerbaijan

Land of fire

Azerbaijan is currently involved into the implementation of huge energy projects. Oil and gas projects are successfully implemented in the Azeri Caspian sector. Azerbaijan is a country, which plays an extremely important role in the Caspian and Caucasian regions, particularly in the development of transport infrastructure in the Caucasus and the implementation of energy projects. It was the region's first country to explore the huge energy potential, to form an absolutely new economic model in the regional development, and to expand political and economic relations between Europe and Asia.

In spite of the sad results of Armenia's aggression against Azerbaijan (Armenia occupied the territory of Nagorny Karabakh and 7 neighboring districts. 1.4 million out of total population of 9.5 million are refugees.), our country mobilized its potential and had great successes in building democracy. Azerbaijan manages to successfully overcome the difficulties and continues making important and firm steps towards t he establishment of a democratic and lawful country with civil society.

Azerbaijan has membership in the United Nations (UN), Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Council of Europe (CE), Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), GUUAM, Organization of Islamic Conference, Black Sea Economic Collaboration (BSEC), Organization of Economic Cooperation (OEC). Azerbaijan also actively cooperates with the European Union, NATO, International Monetary Fond, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Islamic Development Bank and other organizations. It accedes to the new joint documents and international agreements.

Azerbaijan State Symbols

I. State symbols of the Republic of Azerbaijan shall be: the Republic of Azerbaijan Flag, the Republic of Azerbaijan Emblem, the Republic of Azerbaijan National Anthem.II. The Flag of the Republic of Azerbaijan shall consist of three wide stripes. The upper stripe shall be of blue colour, the middle stripe shall be red and the lower one shall be green. There shall he a white crescent and eightpointed star in the middle of the red stripe on both sides of the Flag. The proportion of the width to the length shall be 1 by 2. III. The design of the Republic of Azerbaijan Flag and the Republic of Azerbaijan State Emblem, the music and the text of the Republic of Azerbaijan National Anthem shall be defined by the Constitutional Law.

The Republic of Azerbaijan Flag

On November 9th, 1918 government of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic adopted resolution on national three colored flag. After the fall of ADP on April 28, 1920 and establishment of Soviet power in Azerbaijan this flag was rejected.On November 17, 1990 three colored flag was for the second restored in its rights by the resolution of Supreme Majlis of Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic and accepted as national flag of Autonomous Republic. At the same session Supreme Majlis of Nakhichevan solicited Supreme Soviet of Azerbaijan SSR for recognition of three colored flag as a national symbol of Azerbaijan.On February 5, 1991 Supreme Soviet of Azerbaijan Republic considered a solicitation for recognition three colored flag as a National Flag of Azerbaijan.National Flag of the Republic of Azerbaijan consists of three equal in length horizontal stripes. The upper stripe is blue, middle is red, lower is green colored. Blue color has meaning of Turkic origin of Azerbaijani nation, red color has reflects the heading to modernization of society and development of democracy, and the green color shows belonging to Islamic civilization. In the center of red stripe on both sides of flag there is white crescent and eight-angled star. Proportions of width of the flag to the length is 1:2.

The Republic of Azerbaijan Emblem

On January 30, 1920 government of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic adopted resolution on announcement a competition of the best National emblem of republic. It was mentioned in the resolution that adoption of the emblem will be on May 28. But in the result of fall on April 28, 1920 of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic emblem wasn't adopted.
On November 17, 1990 Supreme Majlis of Nakhichevan AR, after having discussed question on National emblem solicited Supreme Soviet of Azerbaijan SSR on announcement a competition for processing the National emblem of Azerbaijan.
Competition was announced on February 5, 1991 according to resolution of Supreme Soviet of Azerbaijan Republic. During 1991-1992 there were tens of projects of new National emblem, on discussions there were also suggestions on adoption on the projects designed in 1919-1920.
On January 19, 1993 Supreme Soviet of the Republic of Azerbaijan passed Constitutional Law according to which project of National emblem of 1919-1920 with some changes was adopted.
National emblem of the Republic of Azerbaijan is the symbol f sovereignty of Azerbaijan state. National emblem represents an image of oriental escutcheon, placed on the arch composed of oak branches and ears. On the escutcheon in background of colors of National flag of the Republic of Azerbaijan there is image of eight-angled star and in the center of star there are tongues of flame.
Convex image of National flag (emblem) is represented:
at the residence and office room of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
on the wall of parliament building, in the session hall and office room of the chairman of parliament of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
on the walls of buildings of all courts, military tribunals, in the halls of court sessions, in the office rooms of chairmen of Constitutional Court and Supreme Court of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
in cases provided by legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan, on the walls of buildings of state structures;
on the walls of buildings of diplomatic and trade representatives of consular offices of the Republic of Azerbaijan .

The Republic of Azerbaijan National Anthem

On January 30, 1920 government of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic adopted resolution on working-out the National Anthem of republic. With this aim it was announced a competition of the best National Anthem. But in the result of fall on April 28, 1920 of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic Anthem wasn't adopted.On May 27, 1992 Milli Majlis adopted the law "About the State Hymn of the Republic of Azerbaijan", according which the "Azerbaijani march" of the great composer Uzeyir Hajibeyov and the poet Ahmed Javad, which was created in 1919, was approved as the State Anthem of Republic of Azerbaijan.Music by : Useyir HajibeyovWords by : Ahmed JavadAzerbaijan,

Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan!

The heroic patriotic glorious land!

To die for you we are glad and we are ready!

If there is need to shed blood

We are too ready!

With three color banner live happily!

Sacrifices too many done,

Every soldier to front has gone!

When your chest was field of battle!

Come back as a heroic son!

Let me see you flourish,

Let your enemies perish!

I love you, my dear land

Be mightier we do wish!

To safeguard your sacred land,

To hold high your honored flag,

All the youngsters are too glad!

Glorious land, glorious land!

Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan!

Map of the Republic of Azerbaijan

AREA OF AZERBAIJAN

Territory	Neighbours
86,6 thousand square km (forests 12%, water basins 1.7%, sown area 54,9%, including 31.1 % pastures and hayfields, 31.4% other lands). The country extends between longitude 44° and 52° east and latitude 38° and 42° north, Baku situated at the parallel of 40°.	It borders with Iran (765 km) and Turkey (15 km) on the south, Russia (390 km) on the north, Georgia (480 km) on the north-west and Armenia (1007 km) on the west.

Distance from Baku to North Pole is 5550 km, to the equator 4440 km.	The length of the largest area of Caspian Sea in Azerbaijan sector is 456 km.

Big lakes, km²	Big islands km²
Sarysu - 67.0	Pirallahy - 14.4 Chilov - 11.5
Aggol - 56.2	Khere-Zire - 3.5 Boyuk-Zire - 1.4
Agzybirchala - 37.0	Big rivers km
Mehman - 35.0	Kur - 1515 Araz - 1072
Boyukshor - 9.2	Alazan (Ganykh) - 413 Iori (Gabyrry) - 389
Hajygabul - 8.4	Samur - 216
	Terter - 200
The world's biggest lake - Caspian Sea (area - 400000 km²; depth – 1025m).	The highest peak - Bazarduzu (4466m).

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