Outline of the Republic of Artsakh

Overview of and topical guide to the Republic of Artsakh

The Flag 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, UTC+04:00

Area of Artsakh: 4,400 km²
Atlas of Nagorno-Karabakh

Regions of Artsakh

Administrative divisions of Artsakh

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

Demography of Artsakh

Government and politics of Artsakh

Form of government: Unitary presidential republic
Capital of Artsakh: Stepanakert
Elections in 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)

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

Law and order in 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

History of Artsakh

Culture of Artsakh

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

Economy and infrastructure of Artsakh

References

^ ^a ^b "Azerbaijan". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 2, 2009. Retrieved July 23, 2009.
^ "Armenia". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 2, 2009. Retrieved July 23, 2009.

External links

Wikimedia Atlas of Nagorno-Karabakh

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)