Even today, there are many disputes around the colorful country of Azerbaijan. Should the country belong to Asia, or is it part of modern Europe? The distant country is famous for its carpets, temples and, for sure, the best pilaf in the entire globe. But that's not all! Azerbaijan is very attractive both from the point of view of tourism, and from the point of view of culture and unusual traditions.
Let's be transported to a glorious country and try to study the local traditions and culture unique to this region in the most detailed way.
History and records
According to historical documents, the world's first modern oil well was drilled near the capital of Azerbaijan - Baku. In general, oil production in these parts has been carried out for a long time, so it is not surprising that the Oil Rocks platform is considered the oldest oil platform on the sea, which is listed in the Guinness Book of Records. By the way, the first deposit of this mineral in Siberia was found by the Azerbaijani Farman Salmanov. Russia is still extracting oil from this field, replenishing its budget with multi-billion dollar revenues.
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An unusual historical fact has been preserved about two Azerbaijani cities - Tovuz and Goygol. If you believe all the same primary sources, then the builders of the settlements are the native Germans. It was in the capital of Azerbaijan that the first electric train in the USSR started. It happened in 1926.
The Soviet army was regularly supplied with oil products and fuel from Baku. They say that nine out of ten Soviet tanks were filled with Baku fuel. Just imagine, this small city in the last century accounted for more than half of all world oil production!
It was in this country that for the first time of all those professing the Muslim religion, women received equal political rights with men. And it was in this country that a democratic republic was proclaimed for the first time in the entire Islamic world.
The uniqueness of the country
Azerbaijan cannot boast of an impressive area. Despite this, the country is located in 9 climatic zones (there are 11 in total)! Therefore, no one can dispute the uniqueness of the natural and climatic conditions of Azerbaijan.
Remember the Cap of Monomakh, known throughout the former socialist camp? There is a version that the unique historical value comes from Azerbaijan. Local historians are ready to provide sufficient evidence that the Hat was made by the craftsmen of the mountain village of Lakhij.
The largest number of mud volcanoes in the world is located in the territory of Azerbaijan. Just imagine, out of 800 known today these natural phenomena, at least 350 are located on the territory of Azerbaijan. By the way, American scientists from NASA, who are engaged in a detailed study of the surface of Mars, have found that some hills on the "red planet" in structure and structure are very similar to all the same mud volcanoes in Azerbaijan.
Also, French archaeologists managed to prove that the oldest salt deposit is located in Azerbaijan. It is located in the valley of the Araz River. Scientists are sure that mining was first started here five thousand years ago.
Outstanding Azerbaijanis
The country is famous for its famous inventors, scientists and cultural figures. In what spheres of public and political life did the immigrants from Azerbaijan fail to achieve outstanding results and win world recognition?
Russian tactical artillery was invented by a military leader from Azerbaijan - Ali aga Shikhlinsky, who headed one of the corps of the imperial army of Russia.
For the first time, the Muslim East was able to enjoy a unique opera performance performed by U. Hajibeyov. It was called Leyli and Majnun. For the first time, the first ballet in the entire Middle East was staged on the platforms in Azerbaijan. The author of the ballet "Maiden Tower" was A. Badalbeyli.
There were also many heroes among the soldiers of the Soviet army who had Azerbaijani roots. For example, the victory banner over the Brandenburg Gate was hoisted by fighters from this eastern country - Mamedov, Akhmedzade, Berezhnaya and Andreev.
The founder of the world-famous odd logic is the Azerbaijani Lufi Zate.
