intresting facts about azerbaijan

INTRODUCTION

With some hidden secrets and many things to explore, Azerbaijan has become a travel destination for people around the world. This small country witnessed more than 750,000 tourists in 2020 alone and the number is expected to grow even more in the future. But even today, Azerbaijan is one of those best-kept secrets of the world that needs some more exploration. If you are planning a trip to this enriching nation then you should be aware of some of the less known facts about Azerbaijan. 

A tourist is always open to experiencing and learning something new and wooden their perception of the world. Azerbaijan is a country that is going to teach you a lot of new things. If you want to learn some facts about the nation that you probably didn't know before, then read the complete article.

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SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT AZERBAIJAN

Azerbaijan has a lot to offer and you have a lot to learn about this beautiful country. Below are some interesting facts about the country.

Land Of Fire 

Throughout its history, Azerbaijan has been titled the land of fire and even today its national flag has a reference to fire in it. But how did the nation get so identified with fire? Well, there are natural and man-made factors behind it. The country has some of the oldest hearths in the world that date back to the Zoroastrian days of the region. Back then the local Zoroastrian people would worship fire as sacred and built many hearths to glorify the element. Today these hearths and the ancient culture of the country have identified the place with fire.

The country is called the land of fire not just because of the ancient hearth and cultures, but also because the country is home to most mud volcanoes in the world. The small nation has more than 350 mud volcanoes, some of which are 20 million years old.

The Country's Interesting Food Habits 

Azerbaijan has some of the most mouthwatering food in the world and the country has some pretty interesting food habits as well. The local people love sweet dishes and 'kutabi', a local dish like a pancake filled with pumpkin and veggies is the unofficial national food of the country. You can't miss these once you visit the country. Tea also has a special place in the country's culture and no social occasion is complete without tea, served with jam or sweets.

The country also has some savoury flavours, 'Plov', a rice-based pilaf served with broth and seasoned with apricots, is the country's national dish and the locals are crazy for it. You will also ask for more once you taste it.

Heydar Aliyev Center 

Named after the country's first president, Heydar Aliyev, the monuments are considered the identity of modern Azerbaijan. Built by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, the complex is famous for its breathtaking design. The flowing edges of the centre and the amazing engineering work have made the place the face of modern-day Azerbaijan.

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The Lesser Known Oil Source Of The World.

When we think of oil reserves the Arabian countries come to our mind and it is valid as these nations are providing the majority of oil and fuel to the world today. But Azerbaijan was the Easter world's oil supplier during the 20th century. The country provided more than half of the world's total oil supply in 1901 and accounted for the Soviet Union's  75 per cent of oil supply in world war 2. Even today the country has some impressive oil reserves.

Democracy And Equality Are Country's Core Beliefs 

Azerbaijan was the first Muslim nation to provide equal rights to women. The country granted universal suffrage to women in 1918 and became the first Muslim nation to do so. Even today the country is regarded as one of the most gender-equal Muslim nations. 

The country was also one of the very few Muslim countries that adopted a republic identity and today the country is called the Republic of Azerbaijan. With more than 97% Muslim population, the country could have easily declared itself a Muslim nation but it chose to adopt a secular identity.

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CONCLUSION 

Learning something new about another country is always very refreshing and enriching. If you have read the facts about Azerbaijan that are mentioned about the country above, then you must be a little more familiar with the country's culture and society.

If you are planning a trip to this small and mesmerizing country then all this information will be very useful. Well, while planning a trip to Azerbaijan one more thing will become very important or you can say mandatory i.e. an Azerbaijan visa. You can apply for a visa through Azerbaijan Visa. We have made the visa application process quick and simple so that you can apply for an Azerbaijan visa in no time.

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