Azerbaijan, located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia in the South Caucasus, borders the Caspian Sea and has Baku as its capital—a city blending modern and ancient architecture.

Known as the “Land of Fire” for its natural gas and burning sites like Yanar Dagh, Azerbaijan is rich in culture, from UNESCO-listed Mugham music and carpet weaving to vibrant cuisine and Novruz Bayram festivities.

With a population that is predominantly Muslim, Azerbaijan is a secular and multicultural nation, recognized for its tradition of religious and ethnic tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES OF AZERBAIJAN