| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 5,567 (Census 2009)[1] and 7.000 (Estimate)[2] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Minsk | |
| Languages | |
| Azerbaijani, Belarusian and Russian | |
| Religion | |
| Predominantly Muslim |
| Part of a series on |
| Azerbaijanis |
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| Culture |
| Traditional areas of settlement |
| Diaspora |
| Religion |
| Language |
| Persecution |
Azerbaijanis in Belarus (Azerbaijani: Belarus azərbaycanlıları) are a small Azerbaijani diaspora in Belarus, and are Belarusian citizens and permanent residents of ethnic Azerbaijani background. Azerbaijan and Belarus took through centuries and both countries used to be the part of Russian Empire and then Soviet Union. Currently there are over 5,567 (0.1%) Azerbaijanis in Belarus.[1] One of the most well-known TV hosts in Belarus, Leila Ismailava, is also an Azerbaijani.
Demographics
Notable people
- Gunesh Abasova, Belarusian singer
- Chingiz Allazov, Belarusian kickboxer
- Natik Bagirov, Belarusian judoka
- Leila Ismailava, Belarusian journalist leading music TV programs; model
- Kamandar Madzhidov, Belarusian wrestler, 1988 Olympic gold medal winner
- Rashad Mammadov, Belarusian judoka
- Zabit Samedov, Belarusian kickboxer
See also
References
- 1 2 Ethnic Composition of Belarus (2009 census) . Retrieved 20 August 2013.
- ↑ Gələn ilin sonuna qədər dünyada yaşayan azərbaycanlıların sayı və məskunlaşma coğrafiyasına dair xəritə hazırlanacaq . Retrieved 2 Oktyabr 2007.
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