Azerbaijan

In spite of a ceasefire in 1994, Azerbaijan has not yet resolved its dispute with Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh, a mainly Armenian-populated area that Russia recognised as part of Soviet Azerbaijan in the twenties, after Armenia and Azerbaijan had denied the country's state. Bribery in Azerbaijan is omnipresent and the regime that lifted the restrictions on the period of office in a 2009 referenda was blamed for it.

August 30, 1991 (from the Soviet Union). Southern Caucasus; borders Russia to the North, the Caspian Sea to the Easter, Iran to the S and Georgia and Armenia to the S... Azeri, Azerbaijani. Azerbaijani 90.6%, Dagestani 2.2%, Russian 1.8%, Armed 1.5%, other 3.9%. Moslem 93.4% (majority Shiites), Russia-Orthodox 2.5%, Armenian-Orthodox Church 2.3% and others 1.8%.

Azeri 89%, Russians 3%, Armenians 2% and others 6%. Crude oil, CNG, ferrous ores, non-ferrous metal, aluminium oxide. Oil and oil refining, oil based oil production, oil field finishing; steels, ores; cements; chemical and petrochemicals; textile. As of January 2006, 1 new Manat (AZN) = 5000 old Manats (AZM). Azerbaijan: Important statistics.

Ozerbaijan

"Our mission for Tilke Engineering was easy - to make a track that is one of a kind that will help the Baku Grand Prix quickly become one of the most exiting and exiting circuits on the F1 schedule and inspire supporters and clubs alike," said Azad Rahimov, Azerbaijan's Minister for Youth and Sports.

Tilke's designs link technological areas with extremely straight lines to produce a breathtaking circular route, which also reflects Baku's very appealing urbane ambience and its magnificent blend of 21. cent. and... Its historical town center, lovely beach boardwalk and imposing administrative building make the scenery ideal for this dramatic course.

"Of course, road races pose a number of track layout issues, but we've been able to integrate some distinctive extras that will offer great races for the team and fans," he commented.