Karabag (Karabagh, Karabakh) is a region in southeastern Azerbaijan, between the Caucasus and Karabakh mountain ranges. The chief towns are Xankandi and Shusha. Karabag contains many mineral springs as well as substantial deposits of limestone and...

Azerbaijan is situated in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Three physical features dominate Azerbaijan: the Caspian Sea, whose shoreline forms a natural boundary to the east; the Greater Caucasus mountain range to the north; and the extensive flatlands...

Highlights and Key Issues * Gas output is set to rise sharply with the launch of commercial production from the Shakh-Deniz field, but early technical problems highlight uncertainty over recoverability of reserves, and there are commercial as well as political risks to undercutting...

Byline: Brendan Hoffman Contributor to The Christian Science Monitor WASHINGTON -- In the boxing ring of international diplomacy and influence, Azerbaijan punches above its weight. Coming at the White House's invitation, Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev will meet Friday with top administration...