Ten regions make up the former Soviet nation known as the Republic of Azerbaijan. It's situated in Asia's southwest. Iran, Georgia, Armenia, and Russia are the nation's neighbors. The three most significant regions are Ganja-Qazkah, Absheron, and Aran. Azerbaijan is one of the smaller nations in Southwest Asia, with a surface area of 86, 600 square kilometers. Depending on the area, the climate might be mildly continental, arid, or semi-arid. There are 10.3 million people living there overall. With 2.3 million residents, Baku is both the most populated city and the nation's capital. Two other large cities are Gence and Sumqayit.With 4.7 million passengers annually, Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) is the biggest airport. Excellent flight connections are available from GYD airport to the whole European Union and the former Soviet states. Heydar Aliyev, the previous president, is honored by the name. The culture of Azerbaijan has changed over the nation's history. Islam is the predominant religion in it. Azeri is the official language, while Russian is also extensively used. Civil law is the legal system. There is a presidential republican form of governance..Prime Minister Ali Asadov and elected President Ilham Aliyev lead the government. Every five years, there are elections where the president is chosen directly by an absolute majority of votes. The Azerbaijani Manat (AZN), which is the national currency of the nation, is now worth 1.7 US dollars. With an open economy, the nation produces a GDP of about $71.2 billion. The per capita income of its people is $6,872. The two main industries that comprise the majority of the GDP are industry and services. The production and export of gas and oil are major contributors to Azerbaijan's GDP. It also exports tea, cattle goods, fruit, and vegetables.There are many different urban and outdoor tourist sites in Azerbaijan. It is renowned for its diverse cultural aspects and lovely medieval historic buildings. Three UNESCO World Heritage sites are located in the nation. The capital city of Baku, the Absheron National Park, the Garasu Volcano, the Naftalan Oil Resort, and Gobustan are a few of the important locations. An estimated 3 million tourists travel to the country each year. The majority of visitors come from Russia, Europe, and the surrounding nations. It is a very well-liked travel location, particularly for local tourists.
