Azerbaijan
Culture of Azerbaijan
The cultural heritage of Azerbaijan is grand and distinctive. Since Azerbaijan used to be a part of Persian and Turkic states its cultural development was greatly influenced by those. It is particularly noticeable in literature and music.
Medicine in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan's health care system was one of the least effective in the Soviet republics, and it deteriorated further after independence.
Alcoholic Drinks in Azerbaijan
Despite being nominally a nation of Shiite Muslims, more than 160 years of Russian presence have left Azerbaijan with strong taste for alcohol.