SINCE 1828
Naxcivan
geographical name
Nax·ci·van
| \ ˌnəḵ-chi-ˈvän
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variants:
or Nakhichevan \ ˌna-ki-chə-ˈvän
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Definition of Naxcivan
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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