Azerbaijan 

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Latest news on Azerbaijan, a country located in the Caucasus region of Eurasia, at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. It is bordered by Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to the south. Azerbaijan has a population of about 10 million people and the official language is Azerbaijani. The country has a mixed economy, with a large oil and natural gas sector, as well as agriculture and manufacturing. Baku, the capital and largest city, is a major economic and cultural centre in the region. Azerbaijan has a rich history and culture, with influences from both Europe and Asia. In recent years, the country has been involved in a territorial dispute with Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.