Azerbaijan
History
The Azerbaijan Democratic Republic was declared, the first secular republic in the Muslim world.
The Red Army took Baku and Azerbaijan became a Soviet republic.
Azerbaijan became independent from the Soviet Union, marking a key step in modern statehood.
Constitution adopted and became an important marker in Azerbaijan's constitutional development.
Part ofEuropeMore countries, cities and routes.Short facts
RegionSouth Caucasus
LanguageAzerbaijani
Time zoneAZT (UTC+4)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Baku Old City: Walled inner city UNESCO site with Maiden Tower and medieval palaces.
- Mud Volcanoes: More than half the world's mud volcanoes are found in Azerbaijan.
- Flame Towers: Baku's dramatic skyline of glass towers lit as fire at night.
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BakuPlanning questions
What is Azerbaijan known for?Baku Old City, Mud Volcanoes, Flame Towers.
What is the capital?Baku.
Which language is useful?Azerbaijani.
When is the national day?28 May.
Upcoming events
Azerbaijan Republic Day28 May 2026 ยท AzerbaijanUse Baku as the first planning anchor for Azerbaijan, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.
Food & drink
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Black teaKnown for
Baku Old CityMaiden Towermedieval palaces.Mud VolcanoesFlame TowersCapital city
Nature & places