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Presentation : Republic of AZERBAIJAN

Duration : 20 minutes

Geography History Ethnicity and Religion Culture Education Economy Tourism Armed Forces

GeographyGeography

GeographyGeography

Government SymbolsGovernment Symbols

Blue Color:Blue Color: Turkism Turkism

Red Color:Red Color: Contemporary Contemporary

Green Color:Green Color: IIslamslam

Crescent: IndependenceCrescent: Independence

Star: ProgressStar: Progress

Flame: Azerbaijan

Shield: Defense

Oak branch: Peace

Wheat: Fertility

9 of 11 climates

ClimateClimate

Azerbaijan was

divided into two

parts by the Aras

River through the

Gulustan Treaty

in 1828 and

Turkmencay

Treaty in 1813

signed by

Imperial Russia

and Persian

Empire (Iran).

North AZERBAIJAN

South AZERBAIJAN

History (1813-1828)History (1813-1828)

AZERBAYCAN DEMOKRATİK CUMHURİYETİMehmet Emin Resulzade

AZERBAYCAN DEMOKRATİK CUMHURİYETİMehmet Emin Resulzade

History (28 May 1918)History (28 May 1918)

11stst Democratic Republic in Asia Democratic Republic in AsiaAZERBAIJAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAZERBAIJAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC

28 MAY 1918 – 28 APRIL 192028 MAY 1918 – 28 APRIL 1920

‘’‘’Black January in 1990’’Black January in 1990’’ People sacrificed their lives for country’s independence!People sacrificed their lives for country’s independence!

Putting an end to instabilities,

Haydar Aliyev was elected

President in 1993 and died in

December 2003.

History (1993-2003)History (1993-2003)

Membership into International Organizations was realized.

A I Ş B J T C L Ü D M U E N V F X G Ğ O Q Ö Y H P K R Z

İ S Ç Russian Army discarded

Latin Alphabet adapted back again as it was in 1918

Achievement (1991-1993)Achievement (1991-1993)

Government symbols adapted back again as it was in 1918

ALPHABETALPHABET

In 1994, the “Century’s Agreement” was signed by

Azerbaijan, USA, Georgia and Turkey.

Baku-Tbilisi- Jeyhan Oil Pipeline

History (1994)History (1994)

91 %   Azerbaijanians

3.9 % Russians

1.1 % Armenians

3 % Lezgis and Avars

1 % Jews, Ukranians, Georgians

92 % Muslim

8 % other religions

Most people do not practice religion

PopulationPopulation

National dressNational dress

National danceNational dance

National FoodNational Food

Kabab

Paklava, Gogal, Shekerbura (Cookies)

Student Population Number of Schools 1,600,000 5,000

11 years compulsory primary education

EducationEducation

Crude Oil Production: 12 million tons

Natural Gas Production: 11 million tons

Natural Gas Reserve: 119 billion tons

Oil reserve: 57 million barrels

EconomyEconomy

Existing oil pipelines -- Baku-Novorossisk and Baku-Supsa.

Baku-Novorossisk pipeline rejected ( pipeline made during USSR control ).

New Baku - Tbilisi - Jeyhan oil pipeline made and Baku - Tbilisi – Erzurum gas pipeline is being constructed.

Major agricultural products:

Wheat, Fruit, Cotton, Tea, Tobacco, Grapes

5,000 tons of Raw Silk is produced each year .

EconomyEconomy

1.5 million cattle , 5 million sheep , 30 million poultry

EconomyEconomy

TRASECA and "A Great silk way“Pass through the Republic of Azerbaijan.

1 Azerbaijani Manat= 1 Azerbaijani Manat= $$ 1.28 US1.28 US

Tourism

Historical placesHistorical places

BakuBaku

BakuBaku

The Republic of Azerbaijan is being ruled by

İlham Aliyev, who was elected President on 15

October 2003.

ARMY DAY - 26 JUNE 1918

ArmyArmy

Or

du

Army (1991-1993)Army (1991-1993)Just after getting our independence, we were Just after getting our independence, we were drawn into a conflict with Armenia caused by drawn into a conflict with Armenia caused by

Russia.Russia.

CONFLICTS IN THE CAUCASUS

Azerbaijan-Armenian, Nagorno-Karabakh conflict;Conflicts in Abkhazia and Osetiya;Conflict in Chechnya.

AREAS OF POST-SOVIET CONFLICTS made by Russia

NATIONAL SECURITY

Armenia occupies 20% of Armenia occupies 20% of Azerbaijani territory! Azerbaijani territory!

MINISTRY OF DEFENSE OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL MILITARY COOPERATION

There are Russian military bases in Armenia as well as unregistered illegal arms and military equipment placed in the occupied territories of the Republic of Azerbaijan that pose a threat to regional security.

MISSILE THREAT IN THE REGIONNATIONAL SECURITY

Army (2005)Army (2005)

Army (2006)Army (2006)

MINISTRY OF DEFENSE OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL MILITARY COOPERATION

COOPERATION WITH NATONATIONAL SECURITY

NATO-PfP EXERCISE “COOPERATIVE BEST EFFORT - 2004” was not CONDUCTED IN BAKU.

Army (2006)Army (2006)

AZERBAIJAN is an active participant in international affairs and has provided assistance and troops to the following countries:

• KOSOVO• AFGHANISTAN• IRAQ

Thank you very much.Thank you very much.

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Any questions?Any questions?