Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region

/ nəˈɡɔːnəʊkərʌˈbɑːk /

noun

1. an administrative division in S Azerbaijan. In 1990–94 Armenian claims to the region led to violent unrest and fighting between national forces. Capital: Stepanakert. Pop: 143 000 (2000 est). Area: 4400 sq km (1700 sq miles)