Azerbaijan is a country in Western Asia, Asia with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Azerbaijan that most people don't know.
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.
Azerbaijan was the site of the world's first industrial oil well in 1846.
The Eternal Flame at Yanar Dag has been burning for centuries from natural gas.
Baku's Old City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Azerbaijan hosted the first Eurovision Song Contest in the post-Soviet space.
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.
Azerbaijan is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
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
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.
The capital of Azerbaijan is Baku.
Azerbaijan has a population of approximately 10.1M.
The official language of Azerbaijan is Azerbaijani.
Azerbaijan gained independence in 1991.
Azerbaijan uses the Azerbaijani Manat (AZN).