Current state of water bodies in Azerbaijan and their protection

The article is devoted to the grouping and brief classification of natural and artificial water bodies located on the territory of Azerbaijan, in order to organize their protection. Brief and systematized information is given on the main characteristics of rivers, lakes and reservoirs that are part of the group of surface watercourses and point water bodies, as well as on water resources. Systematized information can make it possible to take appropriate measures to organize the protection of water bodies, prepare regulatory documents and more efficient and economical use of water resources.