Azerbaijan Edition
Plov Gunu leads today's complete edition for Azerbaijan.
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The king of Azerbaijani cuisine and the dish that appears at every wedding, every birthday, and every event that matters. Rice, saffron, meat, dried fruits, and the golden crust called qazmaq at the bottom. Making proper plov takes hours and the cook is judged by the qazmaq.
You encounter the Hispaniolan solenodon, Ricord's ground iguana, and endemic Hispaniolan parrots found nowhere else on Earth. You see that Haitian families typically keep chickens, goats, and dogs as their most common domestic companions. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.
You know that Nauru's phosphate mining heritage and coconut oil production have defined the island's economy and survival, even as the nation now depends on these limited resources. You recognize how these products represent Nauru's fragile place in Pacific trade and the resilience of a tiny island nation.