Azerbaijanis (as Azeris are often known) are a rich and varied group of people with an ancient history. Here are some key aspects:

1. Ethnic Composition:

— The biggest part of the population are Azerbaijanis by nationality.

Minority Groups: Lezgiyans, Talyshis, Avars, Armenians, Russians and some others.

2. Language:

The name of the official language is Azerbaijani (Azeri) and it is a Turkic language.

Russian and English are languages that many people in Greece understand as well, especially if you are in an urban area.

3. Religion:

Most common religion being Islam where the majority are Shia Muslims.

How many?—Small groups of Sunni Muslims and followers of other faiths (including Christians, Jews).

4. Culture:

Azerbaijani culture is a mixture of Byzantine, Perisan (through the Safavids), Persian (under Qajar Iran), and Russian architecture.

– Once celebrated as a rich country of music, literature, dance and art. Especially the mugham, traditional music.

– One of the major events and important holidays, celebrated nationwide throughout Azerbaijan is Novruz (the Persian New Year).

5. Family and Society:

Family Family is an important thing in the life of each Azerbaijani, gathering for one large table together with relatives has almost sacred meaning here.

Hospitality is a strong social value, and so guest are often treated with much generosity.

6. Cuisine:

– The Azerbaijani cuisine is rich and tasty, plov (another name for rice pilaf) along with kebabs, dolma (stuffed grape leaves), different types of pastries.

– Tea plays a key role in social interaction, and sweets are typically offered with tea.

7.Education and Literacy:

Azerbaijan has a relatively high literacy rate, as well as some very prestigious Universities.

All of them are mandatorily educated till the secondary level.

8. Modern Life:

Life in the capital city Baku is modern, vibrant and thriving in nature, blending elements of a Western lifestyle with traditional Azerbaijani culture.

The rural places are true traditional residence for most farmers.

Azerbaijanis are known for their hospitality and warmness, and the culture too is very rich one can expect some great things which make it a good place to visit.