Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is a land of contrasts, from its capital of mushrooming residential high-rises abutting stone and tin hovels, through its provincial centers connected by rutted roads, to villages that time has forgotten but charm continues to embrace. Sheep, cows, water buffalos, and even camels roam seemingly at will, until a closer look reveals their watchful herders. Oil and gas reserves make Azerbaijan one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Democratic institutions are on the rise, but former Soviet domination still lingers in the national psyche. Through all this, the people's resilience and entrepreneurial spirit are evident everywhere, as is their hospitality and good will. Azerbaijan is a land riding the crest of a promising wave, yet only time will tell if it will ride it successfully.
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Last updated Sep 27 2008
Closer Look
Vital Statistics
- Population Average
- 8 million
- Program Dates
- 2003-present
- Number of Volunteers
- 118
- Total Volunteers to Date
- 316
- Languages Spoken
- Azerbaijani; also Russian in Baku
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