Leaked data shows that the Azerbaijani leadership, accused of serial human rights abuses, systemic corruption and rigging elections, made more than 16,000 covert payments from 2012 to 2014.

Nov 23, 2025 · It was an independent country from 1918 to 1920 before being incorporated into the Soviet Union. It declared its sovereignty in 1989 and received independence in 1991. Its population …

Sep 21, 2025 · Azerbaijan culture combines the historical, religious and traditional evolving and moulding over centuries to create the modern-day Azerbaijani. Some traits may be familiar and …

3 days ago · You should avoid travel to the region of Nagorno-Karabakh and the surrounding occupied areas, as well as regions along the line of contact between Azerbaijani and Armenian positions.

Azerbaijani is a member of the Western Oghuz branch of the Turkic language family. It is spoken by about 32.2 million people, mainly in Azerbaijan, Iran, Georgia, Russia and Turkey, and also in Iraq, …

Azerbaijani is spoken as a first or second language by over 31 million people throughout Central Eurasia and the Middle East, most notably in the Republic of Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Georgia, …

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Oct 1, 2024 · Discover the fascinating Azerbaijani language, spoken by millions across Azerbaijan, Iran, and beyond. Learn about its rich history, unique sounds, alphabet, and how long it takes to master …

Azerbaijanis speak Azeri (sometimes called Azerbaijani). It is a Turkic language belonging to the Altaic-Turkic language group, which also includes Anatolia Turkish and other Central Asian languages.

[6] Azerbaijani is the only official language in the Republic of Azerbaijan and one of the 14 official languages of Dagestan (a federal subject of Russia), but it does not have official status in Iran, where …