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Azerbaijan (Russian) (1919-24, 1992-) Stamp-issuing status: active; Population: 7,735,918 (1997). The eastern
portion of the Caucasus. Occupied by Russia in the 19th century, Azerbaijan
declared its independence in 1917, after the Russian Revolution. Turkish and
British occupation was followed by the establishment of a communist regime in
1920. Azerbaijan was incorporated into the Transcaucasian Federated Republic in
1923. Soviet stamps were used from 1924-91. With the breakup of the Soviet
Union, Azerbaijan again became independent and resumed issuing its own stamps.
An ongoing war with neighboring Armenia has drained the country, but its large
oil reserves promise eventual economic development and prosperity. These
reserves, and its strategic location in the region make Azerbaijan the object of
international attention, as it is courted by Turkish, Iranian and Western
interests. 
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