Azerbaijan

Mud Volcanoes: Azerbaijan holds over half of the world's mud volcanoes. These lunar-like landscapes are fascinating natural phenomena.
The City of Winds: Baku, the capital city, is often referred to as the 'City of Winds' due to the two main winds it experiences: the northerly Khazri and the southerly Gilavar.
Tea Culture: Tea is a significant part of Azerbaijani culture, often served in a pear-shaped glass, and it's customary to add jam instead of sugar.
Unique Carpets: Azerbaijani carpets are renowned worldwide and are another UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The Azerbaijan Carpet Museum in Baku is shaped like a rolled carpet.
Eurovision Victory: Azerbaijan won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2011, leading to Baku hosting the event in 2012.
Traditional Music: Mugham, a traditional form of Azerbaijani folk music, often compared to opera, has been recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The Burning Mountain: Yanar Dag, translated as the "Burning Mountain," is a natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula.
Pomegranate Festival: The city of Goychay hosts an annual pomegranate festival, celebrating the fruit which is a symbol of abundance and fertility in Azerbaijan.
Cultural Crossroads: Strategically located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, Azerbaijan has a rich cultural heritage influenced by Persian, Turkish, Russian, and Soviet elements.
Land of Fire: Historically known as the Land of Fire due to its natural burning flames, Azerbaijan features the natural gas field of Yanar Dag, where a fire has been burning continuously for centuries.
First Democratic Republic: Azerbaijan was the first democratic and secular republic in the Muslim world, established in 1918.
Oil-Rich History: The world's first oil well was drilled in Azerbaijan in the mid-19th century. The capital, Baku, became a major oil-producing city by the beginning of the 20th century.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Azerbaijan is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the ancient city of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower, and the Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape.