Qarabağ (also spelled Qarabağ or Karabakh) refers to a region in the South Caucasus. If you’re asking “where is it,” here are the key points:
- Geographical location: It is situated in the southwestern part of the Republic of Azerbaijan, extending toward the eastern flank of the Lesser Caucasus, with parts historically linked to the larger Karabakh region that straddles Azerbaijan and Armenia. The area is landlocked and has varied in its precise administrative boundaries over time due to historical and political changes.
- Administrative and political context: The region has complex political status due to Nagorno-Karabakh/Artsakh conflicts. The internationally recognized borders place the core of Qarabağ within Azerbaijan’s territory, though control and governance have shifted during conflicts and peace negotiations.
- Notable places within the broader Qarabağ area: Karabakh is frequently referenced in relation to the broader Nagorno-Karabakh region, which is in the same general geographic area and has been described as part of southwestern Azerbaijan with Armenian cultural and historical associations.
If you’d like, I can provide a concise map-ready description (coordinates, major towns, and borders) or clarify whether you’re asking about the historical region, the modern administrative area within Azerbaijan, or the broader Nagorno-Karabakh/Artsakh context.
