Azerbaijan is a country in Asia, known for ancient fire temples and Caucasus Mountains. It has a population of 10.5 million, making it the 93rd largest country in the world. Its capital is Baku. Azerbaijan has a oil-based economy with growing non-oil sectors.Azerbaijan is a transcontinental country located between Western Asia and Eastern Europe. Azerbaijan is bordered by Russia, Georgia, Iran, Armenia and the Caspian Sea.
About 95% of the population is Muslim. 85% of Muslims in Azerbaijan are Shia Muslims while 15% are Sunni Muslims. Azerbaijan has the second highest Shia population percentage behind Iran. Azerbaijan is a secular state that provides religious freedom. Azerbaijan declared its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, before the dissolution of the USSR.
The ottoman city of Azerbaijan, Aerial view of the Popular destinations in Azerbaijan, Şəki
Shaki (Azerbaijani: Şəki) is a city in northwestern Azerbaijan, surrounded by the district of the same name. It is located in the southern part of the Greater Caucasus mountain range, 240 km (150 mi) from Baku. As of 2020, it has a population of 68,400. The center of the city and the Palace of Shaki Khans were inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2019 because of their unique architecture and history as an important trading center along the Silk Road.
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