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

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

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

Ecoregions of Artsakh

Administrative divisions of Artsakh

Provinces of Artsakh

Municipalities of Artsakh

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

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

Legislative branch of the government of Artsakh

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

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

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

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

Azerbaijani perspective

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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/.

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