Azərpoçt facts for kids
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| State-owned company | |
| Industry | Postal service |
| Founded | 29 September 1999 |
| Headquarters | , |
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Area served
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Azerbaijan / Worldwide |
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Key people
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Director General - Afghan Jalilov |
| Services | Postal delivery/Package delivery/Mail collecting |
| Revenue | 773.5 million Azerbaijani manat (2007) |
| Owner | Republic of Azerbaijan |
| Parent | AZCON Holding |
Azərpoçt is the main company that handles all postal services in Azerbaijan. It's like the national mail carrier, making sure letters and packages get where they need to go across the country and even worldwide.
Azərpoçt was started on September 29, 1999. The Ministry of Communication of Azerbaijan created it. This new company took over from an older postal group called "Azərpoçt İstehsalat Birliyi." That group was formed after the Soviet Union broke apart in 1991. By 2004, Azərpoçt became the official national postal operator. This means it's the main company for all postal services in Azerbaijan.
Azərpoçt has several important parts that help it run. It has 4 main branches that handle things like sorting mail and providing technical support. There are also special services for express mail. Overall, Azərpoçt has 71 branches across Azerbaijan. These branches manage about 1,500 post offices. These post offices are where people can send and receive mail. They also offer other services to customers.
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What Services Does Azərpoçt Offer?
Azərpoçt provides many services, not just sending letters. They offer a mix of traditional and modern options.
Mail and Parcel Services
- Sending and receiving letters.
- Sending and receiving packages.
- Express mail for faster delivery.
Financial Services
- Handling electronic payments.
- This includes payments for pensions and social benefits.
- They also help with money transfers.
- You can pay bills like public utilities and taxes.
- They offer ways to save money, like deposits.
- They can issue debit cards based on customer deposits.
E-Government and Digital Services
- Helping people get official documents.
- This includes certificates from government bodies.
- They help with payments for taxes and other fees.
- They support online business and e-commerce.
- You can even get access to the internet and electronic databases.
How Postal Services Developed in Azerbaijan
The idea of organized mail delivery has a long history in Azerbaijan. It started centuries ago and grew over time.
Early Postal Systems
The first organized postal communication in Azerbaijan began in 1501. This was set up by Ismail I, who was the shah of Safavid Iran. This system helped the economy and allowed the government to get information quickly. It also helped protect the country.
Modern Post Offices Begin
A modern postal system came to Azerbaijan in the early 1800s. At that time, Azerbaijan was part of the Russian Empire.
- The first post office opened in 1818 in Yelisavetpol, which is now called Ganja.
- More post offices opened in Baku in 1826.
- Another opened in Nakhchivan in 1828.
- By 1830, post bureaus were set up in Shamakhi and Shusha. This helped improve trade between Russia and the South Caucasus.
Postal Growth with Railways and Sea Routes
New ways of transport helped mail services grow a lot.
- In 1883, mail started being delivered by railway between Baku and Tbilisi.
- In 1900, another railway line opened for mail between Baku and Derbent.
- Mail also traveled by sea across the Caspian Sea starting in 1861. This connected ports in the Transcaucasus and Iran.
- From 1863 to 1872, postal links between Tbilisi and Julfa helped with trade to Iran.
Postal Services in the 20th Century
The Azerbaijan Democratic Republic was formed in 1918. It created a Ministry of Post and Telegraph.
- In 1919, mail and money orders could be sent between Azerbaijan and Georgia.
- Postal links with Iran began in 1920.
- After the Red Army entered Azerbaijan in 1920, the country became part of the Soviet Union.
During World War Two, postal services became even more important. The number of postal communication networks grew a lot. Many new post offices opened, especially in villages.
In 1945, an important meeting called the International Post Expedition was held in Baku. This meeting helped make sure international packages moved smoothly and were protected. Also in 1945, air transport was used to deliver mail over long distances.
By the 1950s, the amount of mail being sent increased significantly.
- Letters, parcels, and money orders all saw big increases.
- The number of post boxes also grew to 3,000.
- The total length of mail routes was around 8,668 kilometers.
- Mail was transported by air and sea in large amounts.
By 1970, the postal system had expanded even more.
- The number of postal facilities tripled.
- The amount of mail correspondence also tripled.
- The distance of post routes grew three times, reaching over 20,000 kilometers.
- More mail was delivered by cars, reducing the need for horse-drawn wagons.
Azərpoçt Today
When the Soviet Union broke up in 1991, "Azerpost" Production Union took over the postal system. This group started organizing postal and electrical communications in Azerbaijan.
Then, in 1999, "Azerpost" SE was founded. This new company continued the work of the previous postal groups. It was created to keep improving postal services in Azerbaijan.
How Azərpoçt Is Organized
Azərpoçt has a clear structure to manage its services.
- Sorting Center: This is where mail is sorted to go to the right places.
- "Azerekspresspost" CU: This unit handles express mail services for faster delivery.
- Special Communication Center: This center deals with important or sensitive communications.
- Technical Support Center: This team makes sure all the equipment and systems work correctly.
Overall, Azərpoçt SE includes 63 post branches. These branches oversee 1,537 post offices and 130 smaller post agencies. This wide network helps Azərpoçt reach people all over Azerbaijan.
See also
- Azermarka, the company that makes and sells stamps in Azerbaijan.
- Postage stamps and postal history of Azerbaijan
