The postal codes in Azerbaijan

When it comes to the postcodes in Azerbaijan, we have a four-digit format for the whole nation. The first 2 digits here identify the region.

• The last 2 digits tell about the location of the mail.
• From 1970 to 1991, Azerbaijan used 6 digit postcodes because this was a part of the Soviet Union.
• However, after the independence, Azerbaijan switched to the 4 digit postcode that has been under usage.

Azerbaijan Overview

Azerbaijan is a country that is located between western Asia and eastern Europe. It is not a landlocked country as it shares its eastern border with the Caspian Sea. It also shares its northern border with Russia and western with Turkey. Iran is located on the south, while the northwest border is shared with Armenia.

History of Azerbaijan

It was the first secular Muslim majority state, and it proclaimed its independence in 1918. This independence was from the Transcaucasian Democratic Federative Republic. However, only after 2 years of this happening, Azerbaijan was incorporated into the Soviet Union. After a long wait, it gained independence in 1991, slightly before the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Language in Azerbaijan.

The major language spoken in Azerbaijan is Turkic Language, with more than 92% of people speaking it. However, there are some other languages spoken as well.

References

• Geonames
• Wikipedia

Other Databases

• List of Cities in Azerbaijan
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