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The Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (Azerbaijani: Naxçıvan Muxtar Respublikası, az) is a landlocked exclave of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The region covers 5,502.75 km2 (2,124.62 sq mi)[2] with a population of 459,600[3] bordering Armenia (border 221 km [137 mi]) to the east and north, Iran (border 179 km [111 mi]) to the south and west, and Turkey (border 8 km [5.0 mi]) to the northwest.
Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic | |
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Capital | Nakhchivan |
Official languages | Azerbaijani |
Demonym(s) | Nakhchivani |
Government | |
• Parliamentary chairman | Vasif Talibov |
• Prime Minister | Alovsat Bakhshiyev |
Legislature | Supreme Assembly |
Autonomy | |
• Establishment of the Nakhchivan ASSR | February 9, 1924 |
• Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic | November 17, 1990 |
Area | |
• Total | 5,502 km2 (2,124 sq mi) |
• Water (%) | negligible |
Population | |
• 2020 census | 459,600 |
• Density | 84/km2 (217.6/sq mi) |
HDI (2014) | 0.772[1] high |
Currency | Azerbaijan manat (AZN) |
Time zone | UTC+4 (AZT) |
Calling code | +994 36 |
ISO 3166 code | AZ |
"Nakhchivan" is believed to have Persian origins, with "Nakhjavan" meaning "place of descent" or "landing." The name could be associated with geographical features or historical events in the region.[4]
Nakhchivan has a rich history dating back to ancient times. It was part of various empires, including the Persian and Ottoman. In the 20th century, it became an autonomous republic within the Soviet Union. Today, it's an integral part of Azerbaijan, maintaining its unique cultural and historical significance.[5]
Nakhchivan has eight administrative divisions. Seven of these are districts, while the capital city is separate.
Map ref. | Administrative division | Capital | Type | Area (km²) | Population (1 August 2011 estimate)[6] | Notes |
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1 | Babek (Babək) | Babek | Rayon | 749,81[6] | 66,2[6] | Formerly known as Nakhchivan; renamed after Babak Khorramdin in 1991 |
2 | Julfa (Culfa) | Julfa | Rayon | 1012,75[6] | 43,000[6] | Also spelled Jugha or Dzhulfa. |
3 | Kangarli (Kəngərli) | Givraq | Rayon | 711,86[6] | 28,900[6] | Split from Babek in March 2004 |
4 | Nakhchivan City (Naxçıvan Şəhər) | Municipality | 191,82[6] | 85,700[6] | Split from Nakhchivan (Babek) in 1991 | |
5 | Ordubad | Ordubad | Rayon | 994,88[6] | 46,500[6] | Split from Julfa during Sovietization[7] |
6 | Sadarak (Sədərək) | Heydarabad | Rayon | 153,49[6] | 14,500[6] | Split from Sharur in 1990; de jure includes the Karki exclave in Armenia, which is de facto under Armenian control |
7 | Shakhbuz (Şahbuz) | Shahbuz | Rayon | 838,04[6] | 23,400[6] | Split from Nakhchivan (Babek) during Sovietization[7] Territory roughly corresponds to the Čahuk (Չահւք) district of the historic Syunik region within the Kingdom of Armenia[8] |
8 | Sharur (Şərur) | Sharur | Rayon | 847,35[6] | 106,600[6] | Formerly known as Bash-Norashen during its incorporation into the Soviet Union and Ilyich (after Vladimir Ilyich Lenin) from the post-Sovietization period to 1990[7] |
Total | 5,500[6] | 414,900[6] |
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