National Symbols of Azerbaijan

Last updated on August 18th, 2023 by Editorial Staff

Table Of Contents

Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
Compare with other countries
Location

Azerbaijan is a country in Asia. The official name of Azerbaijan is the Republic of Azerbaijan. It shares borders with 4 countries: Iran, Armenia, Georgia, and Russia. The people of Azerbaijan are called Azerbaijanis. The country is situated in Southwestern Asia, bordering the Caspian Sea, between Iran and Russia, with a small European portion north of the Caucasus range.

Etymology discusses where a term is considered to have originated from and how its meaning has changed over time. Etymology has been a factor in the naming of countries all across the world, and Azerbaijan has also been influenced. The etymology of Azerbaijan can be defined as; “Land of Atropates” an Achaemenid then Hellenistic-era king over a region in present-day Iranian Azarbaijan and Iranian Kurdistan, south of the modern state.

An ethnicity is a group or sub-group of people who are connected based on common characteristics which may include religion, origin, language, traditions, or culture. The ethnic groups in Azerbaijan include Azerbaijani, Lezgian, Armenian, Russian, and Talysh .

Azerbaijan Airlines is the national airline of Azerbaijan. The national colors of the country are bright blue and red. The emoji flag of the country is 🇦🇿, and the ISO code is AZE.

Azerbaijan is known for its Yanar Dag or “Burning Mountain“, a natural glowing fire burning on a hillside along the Caspian Sea. The national dish of Azerbaijan is Plov. Black Tea, in addition to being a traditional beverage, is one of the country’s national drinks. The national instrument of Azerbaijan is Tar.

The country has the time zone UTC+4 (AZT) followed by dd/mm/yyyy as the standard date format.

Azerbaijan is divided into 59 districts and 11 cities. The capital of the country is Baku, which is also the largest city in Azerbaijan.

The literacy rate in Azerbaijan is 99.8%.

The country’s total area is 86,600 km² (33,400 sq mi), and the total population is 10,139,177. The country’s average elevation is 384 meters, whereas the country’s terrain can be defined as; Large, flat Kur-Araz Ovaligi (Kura-Araks Lowland, much of it below sea level) with Great Caucasus Mountains to the north, Qarabag Yaylasi (Karabakh Upland) in the west; Baku lies on Abseron Yasaqligi (Apsheron Peninsula) that juts into the Caspian Sea. The country’s usual climate is a dry, semiarid steppe.

The Azerbaijan Manat serves as the national unit of currency, and the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) is recognized as the country’s central bank. The domain for Azerbaijan is .az and the country code is +994. Flames of fire are the country’s coat of arms.

Museums are known to educate and connect visitors with the nation’s history, culture, civilization, art, and architecture. The National Museum of History of Azerbaijan serves the same purpose and is considered one of the most significant tourist attractions. The National Museum of History of Azerbaijan is home to a large collection of artifacts. It has been designated as the national museum of the country.

The national dress of Azerbaijan is the Azerbaijani milli geyimi, and 28 May is designated as National Day. In Azerbaijan, the majority of the population practices Islam & Christianity as their religion.

Nature is a blessing from God and we must protect it because it provides us with the oxygen and food to survive. It also helps to keep our environment beautiful and clean. To emphasize the significance of nature, Azerbaijan has selected a few forces of nature as national symbols. Azerbaijan’s national bird is the European roller, while its national animal is the Karabakh horse. The national flower is Khari-bulbul, whereas Pomegranate Punica granatum is the country’s national fruit. The national tree of Azerbaijan is the Parrotia persica, and the highest peak is Bazarduzu.

Mythical creatures can be found in the literature and mythologies of many different nations. They represent imaginative representations of various creatures, humans, or hybrids. They are known for their specific features, supernatural abilities, and distinctive appearance. The mythical creature of Azerbaijan is Jinn.

Sports have always played an important role in developing the social and cultural structure of Azerbaijan and other countries. When it comes to designating a sport as the official symbol, Football
is considered the country’s national sport.

Poetry is a highly valued form of art, and many poets are considered significant national symbols of the country. The national poet of Azerbaijan is Nizami Ganjavi.

Mammad Amin Rasulzade is the founder of Azerbaijan. The country’s national anthem was written by Ahmed Javad, and composed by Uzeyir Hajibeyov.

Mausoleums are buildings dedicated to holding someone’s remains. It serves as a reminder of the nation’s revolutionary fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country. Mausoleums are one of the most significant historical landmarks. The national mausoleum of Azerbaijan is Nizami Mausoleum. The country’s national hero is Albert Agarunovich Agarunov .

Due to their unique qualities and rich cultural or historical backgrounds, national monuments around the world are of great importance. Monument to Nizami Ganjavi is recognized as the national monument of the country. It attracts visitors from all around the world.

Numerous organizations are working on a global level to improve the current state of affairs and to collaborate in order to establish and maintain constructive partnerships. Azerbaijan is a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Turkic Council, and United Nations (UN). Azerbaijan collaborates with them to organize, analyze, and address various events and situations.

The tourism slogan of the country is “Take Another Look” whereas, “Odlar Yurdu – “The Land of Fire” is the official motto of the country.

Ali Asadov is the current Prime minister of Azerbaijan, and Ilham Aliyev is the President.

Azerbaijan has declared Azerbaijani as the country’s official language.

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Country information

Former name(s)	Arran and Shirvan
Official name(s)	Republic of Azerbaijan
Alternative name(s)	Republic of Azerbaijan (official, Engliish)
Regional location	Southwestern Asia, bordering the Caspian Sea, between Iran and Russia, with a small European portion north of the Caucasus range
Country name etymology	"Land of Atropates" an Achaemenid then Hellenistic-era king over a region in present-day Iranian Azarbaijan and Iranian Kurdistan, south of the modern state
Climate	Dry, semiarid steppe
Terrain	Large, flat Kur-Araz Ovaligi (Kura-Araks Lowland, much of it below sea level) with Great Caucasus Mountains to the north, Qarabag Yaylasi (Karabakh Upland) in the west; Baku lies on Abseron Yasaqligi (Apsheron Peninsula) that juts into the Caspian Sea
Population	10,139,177
National Day	28 May 1918
Language(s)	Azerbaijani
Religion	Islam & Christianity
Country code	+994
Literacy rate	99.8%
Currency	Azerbaijan Manat
Capital city	Baku
ISO	AZE
Domain(TLD)	.az
Ethnicity	Azerbaijani, Lezgian, Armenian, Russian & Talysh
Head of government	Prime Minister
Nationality	Azerbaijani
Driving side	Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	86,600 km² (33,400 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+4 (AZT)
Average elevation	384 meters
Coastline	0 Km (landlocked)
Mains electricity	230 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Azerbaijan

Motto of Azerbaijan

Odlar Yurdu - "The Land of Fire"

National animal of Azerbaijan

The National animal of Azerbaijan is Karabakh horse

National flower of Azerbaijan

The National flower of Azerbaijan is Khari-bulbul. Botanical name is Ophrys caucasica.

National bird of Azerbaijan

The National bird of Azerbaijan is European roller

Rest of the National symbols of Azerbaijan 👇

Neighbouring countries of Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

Beauty is ten, nine of which is dressing.

Smart bird gets trapped in its beak.

The dog barks, the caravan passes.

I wish God had not made the left hand to need the right hand.

Unearned riches are forbidden.

Without sowing single wheat you would not harvest thousand ones.

A man would not lick what he spit.

Cheap meat never makes a good soup.

Even if your relative eats your meat, he will never discard your bones.

Do a good deed, and throw it into the sea. If the fish don’t appreciate it, the Creator will.

White money should be collected for a black day.

To tell the dog to catch, and the rabbit to run.

The child is sweeter than honey.

Wrap yourself together in a carpet and roll together with your kinsmen.

One hint is enough for a clever man.

He can’t see the beam in his own, but he’s looking for an eyelash in someone else’s.

Mouth will not be sweet when you say “sweet” .