Welcome to Azerbaijan

The largest of the three countries of southern Caucasus. About a thousand years ago, Turkic tribes began settling in this territory in large numbers. those settlers absorbed some of the local traditions and the locals adopted some of the settlers culture Not surprisingly therefore the Azerbaijan language is closely related to Turkish and Turkmen. Azeris are known to be lively and warm people. Family tiers are close and relatives rely on each other in times of trials.

Azeris love music and poetry in one of music called mugam a singer recites classical Azeri poems to the accomplishment of folk instruments. A mugam performer has to have thorough knowledge of traditional mugam repertoire and a knack for improvisation.
Tea is an important part of Azerbaijani culture. The beverage is served in small pear shaped glasses with sugar cube,perhaps accompanied by pistachios, almonds and raisins. Tea houses can be found in the smallest of towns.
The Caspian sea, to the east [of the country is a habitat of the sturgeon. The beluga sturgeon can live 100 years and more. One of the biggest ever caught was 8.5 meters in length and weighed 1297 kilograms! Sturgeons are prized for their eggs their roe, the famous and costly black caviar.
Azeris are religious people who like to talk about God. Most of the population are Muslims. Others religious group are present, including more than a thousand of Jehovah witnesses.