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Which country is Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan is the Republic of Azerbaijan, referred to as Azerbaijan for short, and its name means "the country of fire".

Azerbaijan * * * is located in the eastern part of the South Caucasus at the junction of Eurasia, with an area of 86,600 square kilometers, located at 44 ~ 52 east longitude and 38 ~ 42 north latitude. Azerbaijan is rich in oil and natural gas resources, mainly distributed in the Apsheron Peninsula and the continental shelf of the Caspian Sea. The proven oil reserves in Caspian region of Azerbaijan are 2 billion tons, and the geological reserves are about 4 billion tons. Oil is characterized by shallow burial and few impurities.

The Azerbaijani government has made great achievements in developing the oil industry and revitalizing the national economy. The successful exploitation of oil and gas in Caspian Sea has promoted the economic and social development of Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijani custom

Azerbaijanis attach importance to the family, have a strong sense of family, respect their elders, take care of their children, and women undertake all housework. People pay attention to clothes on formal occasions and festivals (adult men don't wear shorts in public), and the home environment is clean and tidy; Men shake hands when they meet, while women are used to kissing each other on the cheek. When colleagues or friends who are familiar with each other meet and leave, men, women and children will also show respect and friendship by touching or kissing each other's cheeks.

Flowers are a common gift for the hostess when invited to be an official guest or participate in celebrations. Azerbaijanis mainly eat beef, mutton, poultry and fish, and like barbecue food, dairy products, sweets and fruits. The local people have a simple diet, but they like to hold parties and banquets on festivals and private anniversaries. When entertaining guests, don't persuade them to drink.

The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Azerbaijan.