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🇦🇿 Azerbaijan Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Azerbaijan is a country in Western Asia, Asia. It covers a total area of 86,600 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 5 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Asia
geographical region
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Region
Western Asia
sub-region
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Total Area
86,600 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
117/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+4
UTC offset
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Independence
1991
established
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Climate
Semi-arid, cold winters, hot summers
general type

Location and Position

Azerbaijan is situated in Western Asia, within the broader continent of Asia. As a landlocked country, Azerbaijan has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

Azerbaijan covers a total area of 86,600 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 10.1M across this area, the population density is 117/km². The capital city is Baku.

Climate

The climate of Azerbaijan is semi-arid, cold winters, hot summers. The best time to visit is generally April–June, September–October, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Azerbaijan

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Russia
Moscow
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Georgia
Tbilisi
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Armenia
Yerevan
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Iran
Tehran
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Turkey
Ankara

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Azerbaijan located?

Azerbaijan is located in Western Asia, Asia. The capital city is Baku.

How large is Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan has a total area of 86,600 km² with a population density of 117/km².

What countries border Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan shares land borders with: Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Turkey.

What is the climate of Azerbaijan?

The climate of Azerbaijan is Semi-arid, cold winters, hot summers. The best time to visit is April–June, September–October.

What timezone is Azerbaijan in?

Azerbaijan observes UTC+4 timezone.

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