Who was the Persian satrap that gave his name to Azerbaijan?
The name Azerbaijan traces back to Atropates, a Persian satrap under the Achaemenid Empire who was reinstated as the satrap of Media under Alexander the Great.
Questions about Azerbaijan
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Azerbaijan declare its independence from the Soviet Union?
On the 18th of October 1991, the Supreme Council of Azerbaijan adopted a Declaration of Independence which was affirmed by a nationwide referendum in December.
What is the highest peak located within the territory of Azerbaijan?
The highest peak is Mount Bazardüzü at 4,466 meters while the lowest point lies in the Caspian Sea below sea level.
Which political family has ruled Azerbaijan since 1993?
The country has been ruled by the Aliyev political family and New Azerbaijan Party since 1993 categorized as not free by Freedom House who ranked it 7/100 on Global Freedom Score in 2024.
How many people were displaced during the First Nagorno-Karabakh War?
An estimated 30,000 people were killed and more than a million people were displaced during the First Nagorno-Karabakh War.