ArmenPress
Aug 18 2004
ARE THERE REALLY 20,000 ARMENIANS IN AZERBAIJAN?
BAKU, AUGUST 18, ARMENPRESS: Azeri state statistics committee
chairman Arif Veliev told a news conference in Baku that as of July
1, 2004 8 mln 300,000 people live in the republic. He said that
according to 1999 census, 657 Armenians live in Azerbaijan. However,
according to him, the real number is much higher totaling about
20,000. Arif Veliev said that during the census, according to UN
requirement, no documents were asked proving national identity.
Disclaimer: This article was contributed and translated into English by Chalian Meline. While we strive for quality, the views and accuracy of the content remain the responsibility of the contributor. Please verify all facts independently before reposting or citing.
Direct link to this article: https://www.armenianclub.com/2004/08/19/are-there-really-20000-armenians-in-azerbaijan/