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Country in Europe

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan belongs to Europe. The capital city is Baku.

CapitalBaku
LanguageAzerbaijani
CurrencyAzerbaijani manat
Population10.2M

Key Facts

RegionSouth Caucasus
GovernmentPresidential republic
Independence1991
Area86,600 km2
Population density123/km2
Time zoneAZT (UTC+4)
Calling code+994
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.745
Safety index
59.0
Internet access
85%
Life expectancy
73.6

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Bazarduzu4,466 m
Shahdag4,243 m
Tufandag4,206 m

Religion (est.)

  • Islam97%
  • Christianity3%
  • No religion<1%
  • Other<1%

Why Visit

Baku Old CityWalled inner city UNESCO site with Maiden Tower and medieval palaces.
Mud VolcanoesMore than half the world's mud volcanoes are found in Azerbaijan.
Flame TowersBaku's dramatic skyline of glass towers lit as fire at night.
Caucasus VillagesRemote mountain communities preserving ancient carpet-weaving traditions.
Ateshgah TempleAncient fire-worshipping temple fed by natural gas seeps.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Baku
2.3M
Sumqayit
345k
Ganja
343k

Climate Overview

3CJan avg.
26CJul avg.
450 mmYearly rainfall
Semi-arid / ContinentalClimate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyAzerbaijani manat
Official languageAzerbaijani
National day28 May
Electricity230V, Type C/F