Geography, Weather, & Wildlife of Azerbaijan
Geography
Suvar Lake
Azerbaijan is located on the narrow stretch of land that sits between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, much of which is consumed by the Caucus Mountain range. Azerbaijan is arguably in either Asia or Europe; according to many, Azerbaijan's northern border is the border between the two continents, placing Azerbaijan wholly in Asia. The country borders Georgia (northwest), Armenia (southwest), Iran (south), Russia (north), and the Caspian Sea (east). Azerbaijan also controls the region of Naxcivan, which sits between Iran (southwest) and Armenia (northeast).
Geographically, Azerbaijan is fairly diverse as the country has mountains, river valleys, lowlands, and even desert. The region of Naxcivan and Azerbaijan's west and north are mountainous. From the mountains a couple small rivers run southeast into the Caspian Sea, which sits below sea level. Much of the Caspian Sea's coast and Azerbaijan's south, however are arid and only receive rain in limited amounts and during limited seasons. Despite this arid landscape, this is where most of the population lives as the Caspian Sea provides both food and water.