1. National flag and national emblem.
The flag of Azerbaijan consists of three equal rectangles, light blue, red, and green, arranged from top to bottom. In the middle of the red part is a crescent moon and a white eight-pointed star. Blue is the traditional color of the Turkic people, red symbolizes short life, green symbolizes Islam, stars and moon symbolize the country's Islam as the main faith, and the eight-pointed star is a unique pattern in the Caucasus, symbolizing eight different ethnic groups.
The national emblem of Azerbaijan is composed of concentric circles composed of blue, red and green of the national flag, ** is an eight-pointed star, and the blazing flame jumps on it, symbolizing the fire of Azerbaijan's freedom and independence burning on the land. The lower part is decorated with golden ears of wheat and emerald green cotton leaves, symbolizing the country's abundant natural resources.
II. Overview. The Republic of Azerbaijan is located in the southwest of Asia, with a land area of 86,600 square kilometers and a population of 9.59 million. The country is home to 43 ethnic groups, of which ethnic Azerbaijanis make up 90 percent of the population6% and 22%, ethnic Russians account for 18%, Armenian 15 per cent and 1 per cent of the Taresh. The official language is Azerbaijani, and Russian is widely spoken. The main faith is Islam. The capital is Baku, and the country is divided into 1 autonomous republic and 66 administrative divisions. The country celebrates Independence Day on October 18. The country's currency is the manat.
3. History. In the 11th-13th centuries, the Azerbaijani nation began to form. From the 16th to the 18th centuries, the country was ruled by Iran. Later, the country was a number of small feudal states. In the 19th century, the northern part of the country was incorporated into Russia. In 1917, Soviet power was established. In 1920, the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic was established and in the same year joined the Soviet Union as part of the Transcaucasian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic. In 1936, it became a union republic of the Soviet Union. On February 6, 1991, Azerbaijan changed its name to the Republic of Azerbaijan and became independent on October 18. Diplomatic relations were established with China on April 2, 1992.
Fourth, nature. 50 per cent of the territory of Azerbaijan is mountainous and 40 per cent is lowland. In the northeast of the country, there are the Great Caucasus Mountains, and the Bazardiju Mountains are the highest peak in the country at 4,466 meters above sea level; To the southwest is the Lesser Caucasus Mountains. To the southeast is Mount Taresh, and in the center is a plain and lowland formed by the valleys of the Kura and Aras rivers. The main rivers in the country are the Kura River and its tributary, the Aras River. The country is home to numerous lakes. The country has a diverse climate, with most of the region being in the dry zone. The country is rich in oil and gas resources, with proven oil reserves of 4 billion tons.
5. Economy. Azerbaijan's oil industry is the backbone of the national economy. In addition to petroleum processing and petrochemical industry, the country also has industrial sectors such as machinery manufacturing, non-ferrous metal smelting, food processing, etc. The country's important agricultural products are cereals, tobacco, cotton, vegetables, grapes, and fruits. The country's livestock industry is dominated by the raising of cattle and sheep.
6. Scenic spots. Baku is a historic city that was once the capital of the Baku Khanate. Buildings such as the medieval Sylvan Palace, the ** Tower Castle, the Mosque Tower and the Mausoleum are well preserved to this day. The ancient city of Baku was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2000.