Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is a country in Western Asia, Asia. Its capital is Baku, with a population of approximately 10.1M and a total area of 86,600 km². The official language is Azerbaijani and the currency is the Azerbaijani Manat (AZN).
📊 Quick Facts about Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan covers an area of 86,600 km² with a population density of 117/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $78B ($7,722 per capita) and gained independence in 1991. It is a landlocked country with no coastline.
Azerbaijan is known as the Land of Fire, natural gas seeping through the ground has burned continuously for thousands of years. The world's first industrial oil well was drilled here in 1846, predating Pennsylvania's famous oil rush.
✈️ Travel Information for Azerbaijan
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🏛 Must-See Places in Azerbaijan
UNESCO medieval walled city with the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and Maiden Tower
A hillside that has burned continuously for decades from natural gas seeping through the ground
UNESCO site with 6,000 rock carvings spanning 40,000 years of human history
Zaha Hadid's flowing white architectural masterpiece, Baku's most iconic modern building
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What is the capital of Azerbaijan?
The capital of Azerbaijan is Baku.
What continent is Azerbaijan in?
Azerbaijan is located in Asia, in the Western Asia region.
What currency does Azerbaijan use?
Azerbaijan uses the Azerbaijani Manat (AZN). The international calling code is +994.
What is the GDP of Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan has a GDP of $78B, with a GDP per capita of $7,722.
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