This traditional Azerbaijani instrument, similar to a guitar, is essential in performing mugham music.
Tar
This city has been the capital of Azerbaijan since 1920.
Baku
This lake, located in the Ganja-Gazakh area of Azerbaijan, is one of the most famous lakes in the country.
Goygol
This dessert is usually made of various fruits and eaten with tea.
Murabba (Jam)
Who wrote the lyrics to the National Anthem of Azerbaijan?
Ahmad Javad
He is known as the "People’s Artist of Azerbaijan" and composed the first Azerbaijani opera.
Uzeyir Hajibeyov
The discovery of this natural resource in the late 19th century made Baku a major industrial center.
Oil
This is the longest river in Azerbaijan, flowing into the Caspian Sea and passing through Baku.
The Kur
This dish, made from rice, meat, and other ingredients, is often considered Azerbaijan’s national food.
Plov
Known as one of Azerbaijan’s greatest composers, he wrote symphonic works inspired by folk music, including the Symphonic Mugham.
Fikrat Amirov
This person is known for mixing jazz with mugham. This Azerbaijani pianist was internationally celebrated.
Vagif Mustafazadeh
When did Azerbaijan declare its first independence, establishing the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic?
28 May 1918
This region in Azerbaijan is famous for its ancient rock carvings and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Gobustan
This UNESCO-listed festival, celebrated at the beginning of spring, is widely observed in Azerbaijan.
Novruz
This judoist won a gold medal in Summer Olympics in Paris 2024
Hidayat Heydarov
These Azerbaijani singers won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2011 with the song "Running Scared."
Eldar Gasimov and Nigar Jamal
When was the famous Maiden Tower, a symbol of Baku, built?
in 12th Century
This region is famous for its watermelons.
Sabirabad
This is a unique dish originated in Sheki.
Piti
This famous Azerbaijani painter was born in Amirjan, Baku.
Sattar Bahlulzade
This Azerbaijani musical genre, often characterized by vocal improvisation, was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Mugham
This treaty signed in 1828 divided Azerbaijani lands between Russia and Persia (Iran).
Treaty of Turkmenchay
This highest peak in Azerbaijan reaches 4,466 meters and lies along the border with Russia.
Mount Bazarduzu
This traditional Azerbaijani dance, characterized by energetic and graceful movements, is performed at celebrations and cultural events.
Yalli
This Azerbaijani scientist and Nobel laureate in physics was celebrated for his contributions to theoretical physics.
Lev Landau