Azerbaijan – Азербайджан LocationAzerbaijan is a country in the South Caucasus. It borders Russia, Georgia, Armenia and Iran. It is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east. Azerbaijan is the largest country in the region.Main factsBaku is the capital of Azerbaijan. The official language of the country is Azerbaijani. Azerbaijan is famous for its hydropathy.Major citiesThe capital of Azerbaijan, Baku, not only is the largest industrial centre of the country, but also the largest port on the Caspian Sea. The city of Nakhchivan is another big city of Azerbaijan.EconomyAzerbaijan is an industrial and agricultural country. The significant role in economic development belongs to oil and gas industry, oil-refining industry and other ones. In recent years, Azerbaijan has become a popular destination for health care tourism.  Places of interestThe Heydar Aliyev Centre is one of the contemporary symbols of Baku. Named after the third president of Azerbaijan, the complex houses a conference hall, a gallery hall and a museum.Flame towers are considered to be another remarkable landmark of Baku. They are the tallest buildings in the city and look absolutely stunning, especially at night.The large city square in Baku, known as National Flag Square, was opened not so long ago in 2010. Soon after that the National Flag Museum was established. The National Flag Day is celebrated on November, 9.