Azerbaijan
Republic of Azerbaijan
Asia · Western Asia
Famous Personality
Garry Kasparov
chess player
Born in Baku, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all time.
Local Delicacy
Plov
This fragrant rice dish is commonly prepared with saffron, meat, and dried fruits.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Maiden Tower
This iconic tower in Baku is a symbol of the country's historic capital.
Agriculture & Produce
Cotton is one of Azerbaijan's most important traditional cash crops and a major focus of irrigated farming.
Pomegranate is Azerbaijan's iconic fruit and is widely cultivated, especially in the lowland regions.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
Tar is one of the principal instruments of Azerbaijani mugham and national art music.
Kamancha is a key bowed instrument in mugham ensembles and Azerbaijani tradition.
Balaban is a beloved double-reed woodwind used in folk and ceremonial music.
Nagara provides driving percussion in Azerbaijani folk dance and festive music.
Saz is central to ashik troubadour traditions and narrative song performance.
Major Rivers
Bordering Countries
Traditional Dress
Traditional Azerbaijani dress (illustration)