Outline Of The Republic Of Artsakh

Short description: Overview of and topical guide to the Republic of Artsakh

The Flag of Artsakh

The Coat of arms of Artsakh

The location of Nagorno-Karabakh

An enlargeable map of the Nagorno-Karabakh region showing areas currently occupied by Nagorno-Karabakh Republic and Azerbaijan

The following outline is provided as an overview and topical guide of the Republic of Artsakh and Nagorno-Karabakh region:

Nagorno-Karabakh is a disputed region in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia. It encompasses the former Republic of Artsakh, which was a de facto independent republic, and was de jure part of the Republic of Azerbaijan,^[1] about 270 kilometers (170 mi) west of the Azerbaijani capital of Baku and neighbouring Armenia.^[2]

General reference

Pronunciation:
Common English country name: Nagorno-Karabakh
Official English country names: The Republic of Artsakh or (formerly and still commonly used, the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic)
Common endonym(s):
Official endonym(s):
Adjectival(s):
Demonym(s):
Etymology: Name of Nagorno-Karabakh
ISO country codes: See the Outline of Azerbaijan
ISO region codes: See the Outline of Azerbaijan
Internet country code top-level domain: See the Outline of Azerbaijan

Geography of Artsakh

An enlargeable topographic map of the Nagorno-Karabakh region

The Republic of Artsakh is: a de facto independent country, but it is officially part of the Republic of Azerbaijan^[1]
Location:
- Eurasia
  - Caucasus (between Europe and Asia)
    - South Caucasus
- Time zone: Armenia Time, 00
Population of Artsakh:
Area of Artsakh: 4,400 km²
Atlas of Nagorno-Karabakh

Environment of Artsakh

Climate of Nagorno-Karabakh
Renewable energy in Nagorno-Karabakh
Geology of Nagorno-Karabakh
Protected areas of Nagorno-Karabakh
- Biosphere reserves in Nagorno-Karabakh
- National parks of Nagorno-Karabakh
Wildlife of Nagorno-Karabakh
- Fauna of Nagorno-Karabakh
  - Birds of Nagorno-Karabakh
  - Mammals of Nagorno-Karabakh

Natural geographic features of Artsakh

Glaciers of Nagorno-Karabakh
Islands of Nagorno-Karabakh
Lakes of Nagorno-Karabakh
Mountains of Nagorno-Karabakh
- Volcanoes in Nagorno-Karabakh
Rivers of Nagorno-Karabakh
- Waterfalls of Nagorno-Karabakh
Valleys of Nagorno-Karabakh
World Heritage Sites in Nagorno-Karabakh: None

Regions of Artsakh

Regions of Artsakh:
1: Martakert; 2: Askeran; 3: Stepanakert (city); 4: Martuni; 5: Shushi
Claimed regions:
6: Hadrut; 7: Shahumyan
(Areas shaded white indicate territory outside of the former Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast and Shahumyan Region. Horizontal dashed lines indicate territory under the control of Azerbaijan.)

Ecoregions of Artsakh

Administrative divisions of Artsakh

Provinces of Artsakh

Municipalities of Artsakh

General view of the capital Stepanakert

Capital of the Republic of Artsakh: Stepanakert
List of cities and towns in Artsakh
- List of twin towns and sister cities in the Republic of Artsakh

Demography of Artsakh

Government and politics of Artsakh

Form of government: Unitary presidential republic
Capital of Artsakh: Stepanakert
Elections in Artsakh
List of political parties in Artsakh

Branches of the government of Artsakh

Executive branch of the government of Artsakh

The Artsakh Presidential Palace

Head of state and Head of government: President of Artsakh, Arayik Harutyunyan

Legislative branch of the government of Artsakh

The National Assembly of Artsakh in Stepanakert

National Assembly (unicameral)

Judicial branch of the government of Artsakh

Supreme Court of Nagorno-Karabakh

Foreign relations of Artsakh

Armenia-Artsakh relations
List of representative offices of Artsakh
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Visa policy of Artsakh
Visa requirements for Artsakh citizens
- Artsakh passport

International organization membership

Community for Democracy and Rights of Nations
Confederation of Independent Football Associations

Law and order in Artsakh

Constitution of Nagorno-Karabakh
Crime in Nagorno-Karabakh
Human rights in Nagorno-Karabakh
- LGBT rights in Nagorno-Karabakh
- Freedom of religion in Nagorno-Karabakh
Law enforcement in the Republic of Artsakh

Military of Artsakh

Command
- Commander-in-chief:
  - Ministry of Defence of Nagorno-Karabakh
Forces
- Artsakh Defense Army
- Air Force of Nagorno-Karabakh
- Special forces of Nagorno-Karabakh
Military history of the Republic of Artsakh
Military ranks of Nagorno-Karabakh
Land mine situation in Nagorno-Karabakh

Local government in Artsakh

History of Artsakh

Military history of Nagorno-Karabakh
Timeline of Artsakh history

Culture of Artsakh

A large 13th century Armenian-inscribed khachkar outside of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Gandzasar Monastery

Architecture of Nagorno-Karabakh
Cuisine of Nagorno-Karabakh
Festivals in Nagorno-Karabakh
Languages of Nagorno-Karabakh
Media in Nagorno-Karabakh
- List of newspapers in Artsakh
National symbols of Nagorno-Karabakh
- Coat of arms of Nagorno-Karabakh
- Flag of Nagorno-Karabakh
- National anthem of Nagorno-Karabakh
People of Nagorno-Karabakh
Public holidays in Nagorno-Karabakh
Records of Nagorno-Karabakh

Ghazanchetsots Cathedral

Religion in Artsakh
- Christianity in Nagorno-Karabakh
  - Armenian Apostolic Church
- Hinduism in Nagorno-Karabakh
- Islam in Nagorno-Karabakh
- Judaism in Nagorno-Karabakh
- Sikhism in Nagorno-Karabakh
World Heritage Sites in Nagorno-Karabakh: None

Art in Artsakh

Art in Nagorno-Karabakh
Cinema of Nagorno-Karabakh
Literature of Nagorno-Karabakh
Music of Nagorno-Karabakh
Television in Nagorno-Karabakh
Theatre in Nagorno-Karabakh

Sports in Artsakh

Football in Nagorno-Karabakh
Nagorno-Karabakh at the Olympics

Economy and infrastructure of Artsakh

Stepanakert Airport

Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007):
Agriculture in Nagorno-Karabakh
Banking in Nagorno-Karabakh
- National Bank of Nagorno-Karabakh
Communications in Nagorno-Karabakh
- Internet in Nagorno-Karabakh
Companies of Nagorno-Karabakh
Currency of Artsakh: Artsakh dram and Armenian dram
- ISO 4217: n/a
Energy in Nagorno-Karabakh
- Energy policy of Nagorno-Karabakh
- Oil industry in Nagorno-Karabakh
Health care in Nagorno-Karabakh
Mining in Nagorno-Karabakh
Nagorno-Karabakh Stock Exchange
Tourism in the Republic of Artsakh

Artsakh State University

Transport in Nagorno-Karabakh
- Airports in Nagorno-Karabakh
- Rail transport in Nagorno-Karabakh
- Roads in Nagorno-Karabakh
Water supply and sanitation in Nagorno-Karabakh

Education in Artsakh

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 "Azerbaijan". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 2, 2009. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/azerbaijan/.
↑ "Armenia". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 2, 2009. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/armenia/.

External links

Non-partisan sources

All UN Security Council resolutions on Nagorno-Karabakh, courtesy U.S. State department
Article on the Dec. 10 Referendum from Russia Profile
COE — "The conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region dealt with by the OSCE Minsk Conference" Report by rapporteur David Atkinson presented to Political Affairs Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
Conciliation Resources - Accord issue: The limits of leadership - Elites and societies in the Nagorny Karabakh peace process also key texts & agreements and chronology (in English & Russian)
Independence of Kosovo and the Nagorno-Karabakh Issue
Interview with Thomas De Waal
Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Nagorno-Karabakh: Timeline Of The Long Road To Peace
Regions and territories: Nagorno-Karabakh from the BBC
Resolution #1416 from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
USIP — Nagorno-Karabakh Searching for a Solution: Key points, by Patricia Carley, Publication of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
USIP — Sovereignty after Empire Self-Determination Movements in the Former Soviet Union. Case Studies: Nagorno-Karabakh. by Galina Starovoitova, Publication of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP)

Armenian perspective

"Azat Artsakh" Daily Newspaper in Nagorno-Karabakh
NKR Office in Washington, DC
Official site of the Nagorno-Karabakh government
Official site of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Azerbaijani perspective

Artsakh.com
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan republic
Karabakh.co.uk
Karabakh.org

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[CIA_World_Factbook_1-1] 1.0 ^1.1 "Azerbaijan". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 2, 2009. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/azerbaijan/.

[CIA_World_Factbook_2-2] "Armenia". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 2, 2009. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/armenia/.