Country Studies US
Country Studies: Azerbaijan
A thorough look at Azerbaijan from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
BBC
Bbc: News: Collapse of the Ussr 10 Years On
Extensive information about the collapse of the USSR. Includes an interactive timeline from 1985 through 1991, an interactive map of the countries of the USSR with country profiles and timelines, eyewitness accounts of the collapse of...
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Azerbaijan
Learn about religion in Azerbaijan in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile which includes general facts, history, and religious data.
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Energy Information Administration: Azerbaijan
This interesting site talks about the natural resources in Azerbaijan. Read about this country's oil and natural gas reserves and the importance of these to the economy and politics.
Other
Azerbaijan International Karabakh Conflict
This site contains links to many articles about the Karabakh conflict with Armenia. Links to the history of the war, discussions, refugees, maps, and photos in articles from 1997 - 2000.
Political Resources on the Net
Political Resources: Azerbaijan
This site provides information on the political aspects of the country, Azerbaijan. Includes many, many useful links.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Azerbaijan
Learn about health in Azerbaijan via the World Health Organization's profile page on the country, which includes demographic information about core health indicators as well as general information.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Azerbaijan
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Azerbaijan. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Maps: Political Map of the Caucasus and Central Asia
On this map you can see the republics of the Caucasus, tiny compared to their neighbors in Central Asia, nestled between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Azerbaijan: Political Map
A political map of Azerbaijan from the Perry-Casataneda collection. You can find the major cities, highways, and railroads, as well as some physical features.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Azerbaijan: Relief Map
A relief map of Azerbaijan from the Perry-Castaneda collection. You can easily see the bodies of water and mountainous regions.
BBC
Bbc News: Ten Years of Ceasefire in Nagorno Karabakh
A summary of press accounts from Nagorno-Karabakh and the surrounding areas such as Armenia and Azerbaijan on how the ceasefire is working. The newspaper writers wonder if there were ever be a final settlement. Nagorno-Karabakh wants to...
BBC
Bbc News: Election of President in Nagorno Karabakh
A short article on the re-election of the president of Nagorno-Karabakh in August 2002. The Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh is not recognized as being a legitimate country by the rest of the world. The article is dated August 12, 2002.
BBC
Bbc: Azerbaijan Threatens Renewed War
This 2004 BBC article reports on the increased tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
BBC
Bbc News: Fragile Peace in Nagorno Karabakh
An article describing conditions in Nagorno-Karabakh ten years after the end of a bloody civil war in which Nagorno-Karabakh attempted to break away from Azerbaijan. So far the country of Nagorno-Karabakh is unrecognized by the world's...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Azerbaijan
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Azerbaijan, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Armenia: Economy
A look at the current state of the economy in Armenia from the U.S. Dept. Background Notes. The country's economy is becoming stronger after the break-up of the Soviet Union.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Azerbaijan: Government
Azerbaijan is described as a republic. Read about its government and the problems it has faced with rebels and the problem of Nagorno-Karabakh. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Azerbaijan: History
Read about the history of Azerbaijan which has been influenced by its location on historic trade routes and its vast petroleum reserves. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Azerbaijan: Culture
The culture of Azerbaijan is a blend of Islamic and European traditions. Read about the country's music, literature, architecture, and textiles from this information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
BBC
Bbc: News: Regions and Territories: Nagorno Karabakh
A brief BBC profile of Nagorno - Karabakh and the conflict over it between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Also provides links to related topics.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Azerbaijan
Good reference source that features a country profile and travel guide to Azerbaijan, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Azerbaijanis
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Azerbaijanis of Azerbaijan and Iran. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Azerbaijan
This resource is an encyclopedia-style reference from the CIA World Factbook about Azerbaijan. Geography, government, economy, communications, transportation, and military facts are presented.