Naxcivan
geographical name
Nax·ci·van
ˌnəḵ-chi-ˈvän 
variants
or Nakhichevan
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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“Naxcivan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Naxcivan. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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