17facts you may not know about Azerbaijan
17facts you may not know about Azerbaijan 11055
1▪ Azerbaijan was the first democratic republic in the Islamic world, founded in 1918.
2▪ Azerbaijan is home to nearly a third of the world’s mud volcanoes, and Remove the water from the water.
3▪ The Flame Towers in Baku are a modern symbol of Azerbaijan, and the three C towers are covered with LED screens displaying the movement of flames.
4▪ Near Baku was a place for Zoroastrians, Hindus and Sikhs.
5. Rich in carpet weaving, which is considered an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.
6▪ The country is called “Land of Fire” in reference to the natural gas fires that have burned on the Absheron Peninsula for thousands of years.
7▪ Azerbaijan won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2011 with the song “Running Scared” by Aile and Nikki.
8▪ Azerbaijan has the longest coastline along the Caspian Sea.
9▪ The Maiden Tower in Baku, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a mysterious structure whose origins date back to the 12th century and may have been used as a Zoroastrian temple.
01⃣▪ Azerbaijani cuisine is characterized by a mixture of Middle Eastern, Eastern European and Central Asian influences, with dishes such as plov (pilaf), dolma (stuffed grape leaves) and kebabs.
11⃣▪ Yanar Dag (Burning Mountain) is a hill near Baku where natural gas leaks constantly flare up.
21⃣▪ Azerbaijan drilled the world's first oil well in 1846 in the Bibi Hibat district of Baku.
31⃣▪ The country has a diverse population of more than 90 ethnic groups, including Azerbaijanis, Lezgis, Russians, and Armenians.
41⃣▪ The Caspian Sea, which borders Azerbaijan, is famous for its sturgeon, which produces some of the best caviar in the world.
51⃣▪ Zaha Hadid designed the Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku, an architectural marvel known for its curved and flowing design.
61⃣▪ This over 2,000-year-old civilization that was the capital of Caucasian Albania is of rich archaeological and historical importance.
71⃣▪ Azerbaijan is a major chess powerhouse, producing many grandmasters and hosting international chess tournaments.


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