Premise: This is a list of cities in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan is a country in the South Caucasus region, situated at the crossroads of Southwest Asia and Southeastern Europe. In total, Azerbaijan has 77 cities (including 12 Federal-level cities), 64 smaller "rayon" -class cities, and one special legal status city. These are followed by 257 urban-type settlements and 4,620 villages.
Hypothesis: Azerbaijan's 77 cities are crucial to it's success in the region.