The flag of Azerbaijan features three equal horizontal bands of blue, red and green, with a white fly-side facing crescent and eight-pointed star centered in the red band.

Azerbaijan

Republic of Azerbaijan

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Azerbaijan (officially Republic of Azerbaijan) is an independent country located in Western Asia, Asia. With a population of 10,241,722 people, it ranks #93 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 86,600 km² (#114 globally), with a population density of 118 people per km². The capital city is Baku. The official language is Azerbaijani.

Key Facts

Population

10,241,722

#93 world ranking

Area

86,600 km²

#114 world ranking

Population Density

118/km²

Capital

Baku

Driving Side

Right

Timezones

1

UTC+04:00

Continent

Europe, Asia

Bordering Countries

5

neighboring countries

Languages

Currency

Bordering Countries (5)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Azerbaijan?
The capital of Azerbaijan is Baku.
What is the population of Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan has a population of 10,241,722 people, ranking #93 in the world by population.
How big is Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan covers an area of 86,600 km², ranking #114 in the world by area. The population density is 118 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Azerbaijan?
The official languages of Azerbaijan are: Azerbaijani.
What is the currency of Azerbaijan?
The currency of Azerbaijan is Azerbaijani manat (₼).
What countries border Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan shares borders with 5 countries: Russia, Iran, Turkey, Georgia, Armenia.

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