AZERBAIJAN
Azerbaijan is a sovereign, democratic republic. It is situated in the South-Eastern part of the Caucasus.
Azerbaijan borders on Dagistan, Georgia, Armenia, Turkey and Iran.
Azerbaijan covers a territory of 86.6 thousand square kilometers. Its population is about 9 million.
About 80 per cent of the population of Azerbaijan are Azerbaijanis. The rest are Lazgins, Kurds, Georgians, Russians, Avars, Jews, Tatars etc.
The capital of Azerbaijan is Baku. Baku is situated on the shore of the Caspian Sea.
Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic is situated in the South-West of Azerbaijan. Its capital is Nakhchivan.
Azerbaijan has its own Constitution. The Republic`s territory can`t be altered without its consent. Azerbaijan has right to have relations with foreign states and to form its military forces…
All citizens of Azerbaijan who have reached the age of 18 have the right to vote. Every citizen of Azerbaijan who has reached the age of 23 has the right to stand for elections to Milli Majlis (National Assembly).
The Constitution of Azerbaijan ensures the citizens the right to work, education, freedom of speech, freedom of press, assembly and demonstrations.
The official language of Azerbaijan is Azerbaijani. Azerbaijan has its own flag, anthem and emblem.
The Azerbaijan Flag has three colours: red, blue and green. On the flag there is a half-moon and an eight- pointed star.
The head of the state is the President.
The highest body of state power and the legislative body is Milli Majlis (National Assembly). Milli Majlis is elected every four years. It has the right to adopt and amend the Constitution of Azerbaijan.
Milli Majlis appoints the Cabinet of- Minister and the Supreme Court of Azerbaijan.
The highest executive and administrative body in Azerbaijan is the Cabinet of Ministers. The cabinet directs the work of Ministers and carries out measures for maintaining public order.
Azerbaijan women have equal rights with men, in economical, political and cultural activities.
The trade unions of Azerbaijan protect the interest of factory and office workers. It meets the every day needs of the working people and the people of all trades. The trade unions take an active part in developing the national economy of our Republic.
Azerbaijan is a sun-filled country. It has a land of mountains.
Azerbaijan has dry subtropical climate. Here summer last four or five months and winter is mild and warm.
Nakhchivan Autonomous republic has dry climate too. Here summer is hot and winter is cold.
Azerbaijan is one of the world`s richest regions in vegetation. Here grow grapes, apples, pomegranates, mulberry-trees, oranges, cherries, nuts, lemons etc.
Our republic has many schools, colleges, universities and Academy of Sciences.
Azerbaijan has natural gas and oil. It is a highly- developed industrial country.
Chemical industry and machine building are the main branches of the Republic industry.
Azerbaijan people are industrious and hospitable.
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