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Republic of Azerbaijan lies in the borderlands of Asia and Europe. It
is situated in the south-eastern part of the Southern Caucasus and
shares borders in the north with the Russian Federation, in the south
with the Islamic Republic of Iran, in the west with Turkey, Georgia and
Armenia, and in the east its neighbors across the Caspian Sea are
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. |
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1. The following is deemed as the holidays of the Republic of Azerbaijan: The New Year's Day (1 and 2 January); The Women's Day (8 March); The Victory Day over fascism (9 May); The Republic Day (28 May); The Day of National Salvation of the Azerbaijani People (15 June); The Armed Forces Day (26 June); The National Independence Day (18 October); State Flag Day of Azerbaijan (9 November); The Constitution Day (12 November); The National Revival Day (17 November); The World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day (31 December); Novruz - five days; Gurban - two days; Ramadan - two days. |
National valueAZERBAIJAN MANAT   Dedicated to culture. The banknote has been printed on special paper with the size of 120 x 70mm. The front side features graphic reflections of Azerbaijan national musical instruments – Tar, Kamancha, and Daf. The background is enhanced with ancient carpet patterns of Azerbaijan. The back side of the banknote features maps, representing Azerbaijan’s integration into Europe, as well as Azerbaijan national ornaments. |
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Today, we would like to talk about a miraculous country of Azerbaijan
with its unlimited natural resources, centuries-old culture, history and
ancient people, whose lifestyle presents a unique and harmonious
combination of the traditions and ceremonies of different cultures and
civilizations.
Azerbaijan is a geographical name. On the one hand this name is linked with the population, which lived in this region for thousand of years before our era, and who were mostly fire-worshippers. Local population considered that fire was their God and so they worshipped the fire. "Azer" means fire. The Turkic name "Azer" was used for this territory for a long time. The word "Azer" consists of two parts - "az" and "er". In Turkic languages, "az" means a good intention and a fate of success. Thus, the word "Azer" means "a brave man", "a brave boy", "the fire keeper". The word "Azerbaijan" originates from the name of an ancient Turkish tribe, who resided in those territories. Azerbaijan is one of the most ancient sites of humankind. The humankind was present here at every stage of their historical development. There were living settlements in Azerbaijan even at the earliest stages of humankind. Azerbaijan made its own contribution into the establishment of the current culture and civilization, progress and dialectics. |