Azerbaidjan

Azerbaidjan is an unusual country with the rich and ancient history. Here in the course of many centuries the rich cultural heritage forming part of  the  world civilization tresure was created. The historians relate the first formation of Azerbaijan state features to the first thousand B.C. The sources of the modern name of Azerbaidjan are linked with the states of Antropaten and Albania that existed in the antique age within its territory. Christianity penetrates in Azerbaidjan in the III – V centuries, spiritual and laic culture develops. In the  VII century Azerbaidjan was conquered  by Arab Caliphate. Islam  became the predominant religion in Azerbaidjan. New traditions and culture stepping into the material and spiritual life of all subsequent generations were formed.                                                                                                                    Azerbaidjan is located  at the junction of two continents, Europe and Asia, in the heart of Transcausian transport corridor where air and maritime ways, main motor and railways linking Europe with the countries of Caucasus  and Central Asia run. Azerbaidjan performs the work on restoration of the route section of the Great Silk Way on a large scale. Occupying a relatively small territory, Azerbaidjan has the unique natural & climatic peculiarities. 9 of 11 climatic zones  of our planet are represented within the territory of Azerbaidjan: from subtropics  up to alpine meadows.

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