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The ISO (International Standards Organisation) assigns a two character code to each country name. These codes are used by Internet 'whois' databases (these two character abbreviations are the whois country codes) and also other applications.
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The Karabakh is an Azerbaijan breed of mountain horse, well adapted to harsh environments. The Karabakh stands between 14 and 15 hands high and is chestnut, bay or dun in colour. A calm, willing, and energetic breed, the Karabakh makes good riding horses and is often used to improve other breeds.
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The Manat is the currency of Azerbaijan. One Manat is equal to 100 gapik.
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AZ is an abbreviation for Azerbaijan
AZ is an abbreviation for Arizona
AZ is an abbreviation for Azimuth
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Azerbaijan is a republic in Asia. The religion is traditionally Shiite Muslim. The language is Turkic. Azerbaijan was formerly a province of Persia, then in the 19th century it was invaded by Russia, and made part of the Transcaucaian federation. In 1917 with Turkey's assistance Azerbaijan became independent until 1920 when it was occupied by the Bolshevik Red Army and was made part of the USSR in 1922. With the dissolution of the Soviet Union Azerbaijan became independent in 1991.
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The Caucasus are a series of mountain ranges between the Caspian sea and the Black sea, in the republics of Russia, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan; 1, 200 km long. The highest peak is Elbruz, 5, 633 m. The North
Caucasus region is home to some 40 different ethnic groups. Arabian thoroughbreds are raised at Tersk farm in the northern foothills.
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Nagorno Karabakh is a region of Azerbaijan. It was acquired by Russia in 1813 and in 1990 unrest caused by Armenian claims to the Region culminated in the declaration of a state of emergency.
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The Nakhichevan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic is an administrative division of the former southern Soviet Union, belonging to Azerbaijan, from which it is separated by part of Armenian. It was annexed by Russia in 1828 and unilaterally declared secession from the Soviet Union in 1990.
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Shusha is a town and former fortress in Azerbaijan.
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Avar is a Caucasian language spoken in Russia and Azerbaijan.
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