Baku / 10.04.18 / Turan: Since the beginning of the year, the population of Azerbaijan has grown by 13,387 people, or, as of March 1, 9,911,472 people, stated the report of the State Statistics Committee of April 10.
According to the same source, 52.9% of the population live in cities, and 47.1% live in the countryside.
Out of the total population, 50.1% are women, 49.9% are men. Currently, there are 1004 women per 1,000 men.
In January-February this year, 23 331 newborns were born in the country, or approximately 395 a day.
Currently, there are 112 boys for every 100 girls born.
For January-February of 2018 in the country were registered 10,500 deaths.
For two months of the current year, 8,065 marriages and 2,883 divorces have been registered. -0-
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As part of its social project competition “Empowering Lives: Women’s Support Program”, Azercell, in collaboration with one of the contest winners, “Balans” Public Association, has successfully implemented a program in Sheki to foster women’s entrepreneurship and employment opportunities.
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The newly signed State Program for the Improvement of Transport Infrastructure in Baku and Surrounding Areas for 2025-2030 has already sparked discussions. The document outlines the organization of government agencies, educational, and healthcare institutions based on a flexible work schedule.
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As a result of heavy rains some districts of Lankaran city, as well as Girdeni, Kosalar and Shilevar villages have been flooded, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Azerbaijan reports.
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The National Hydrometeorological Service of Azerbaijan has forecast variable precipitation in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula on February 7, with strong northwesterly winds prevailing.
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