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Posted 12 Nov 2024

Updated 13 Nov 2024

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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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