Azerbaijan

Where is Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan is in Western Asia, Asia, bordering Armenia, Georgia, Iran, Russia, Türkiye. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Baku

Continent

Asia

Subregion

Western Asia

Population

9,939,800

Land area

86,600 km²

ISO codes

AZ / AZE

Languages

Azerbaijani, Russian

Coastline

Landlocked

Currency

Azerbaijani manat (AZN)

Calling code

+994

Internet domain

.az

How Azerbaijan compares

Azerbaijan ranks 90th of 194 countries on this site by population and 112th by land area — roughly 0.1% of their combined population. In Asia it ranks 27th of 46 by population and 32nd by area. It has no coastline. It shares land borders with 5 other countries.

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Flag of Azerbaijan: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Azerbaijan flag breaks down as 33.3% green, 33.3% blue, 30.9% red and 2.5% white.

• 33.3% green
• 33.3% blue
• 30.9% red
• 2.5% white

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. Azerbaijan is nicknamed the Land of Fire for its natural gas vents and eternal flames on the Absheron Peninsula.
2. The country has more mud volcanoes than almost anywhere else on Earth.
3. Baku's 19th-century oil boom helped make petroleum a modern global industry.
4. Azerbaijani carpet weaving, with its dense patterns and natural dyes, is UNESCO-listed intangible heritage.
5. Novruz, the spring new year festival, is celebrated with bonfires, sweets, and street performances across the country.

Bordering countries

• Armenia
• Georgia
• Iran
• Russia
• Türkiye

Azerbaijan: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Azerbaijan?

The capital of Azerbaijan is Baku.

What continent is Azerbaijan in?

Azerbaijan is in Asia, specifically the Western Asia subregion.

What is the population of Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan has a population of roughly 9,939,800 people, across a land area of 86,600 km².

What language is spoken in Azerbaijan?

The main languages of Azerbaijan are Azerbaijani and Russian.

Which countries border Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan shares a land border with 5 countries: Armenia, Georgia, Iran, Russia and Türkiye.