Naxcivan

geographical name

Nax·​ci·​van ˌnəḵ-chi-ˈvän How to pronounce Naxcivan (audio)
variants or Nakhichevan
1
exclave of Azerbaijan separated from the rest of the country by Armenia area 2124 square miles (5501 square kilometers), population 398,000
2
city on the Aras River in the exclave of Naxcivan population 75,500

Note: The city of Naxcivan serves as capital of the exclave of Naxcivan.

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“Naxcivan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Naxcivan. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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