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    Posted 12 Nov 2024

    Updated 13 Nov 2024

    1 min read

    An image showing Azerbaijan with capital Baku and neighboring countries including Russia, Iran, Armenia, Georgia in addition to waterbody Caspian Sea

    Azerbaijan (capital: Baku)

    The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 29) began in Baku (Azerbaijan).

    About Azerbaijan

    Political Features 

    • Land Boundaries: Surrounded by Russia, Iran, Armenia, Georgia.
    • Territorial Dispute with Armenia: Over Nagorno-Karabakh region. 

    Geographical Features

    • Surrounding water bodies: Caspian Sea (East).
    • Major River: Kura and Aras rivers
    • Highest Peak: Bazardyuzyu (part of the Greater Caucasus range)
    • Natural Resources: Oil and Natural Gas, lead, zinc, iron, copper, etc.
    • Tags :
    • COP29
    • Nagorno-Karabakh
    • Azerbaizan
    • Baku
    • Caspian Sea
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