Azerbaijan - Country Details

Basic Information

Capital

Baku

Region

Asia / Western Asia

Population

10,139,187

Area

86,600 km²

Currencies

Azerbaijani manat (₼)

Languages

Azerbaijani

About country

Azerbaijan is a transcontinental nation situated at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. Its history is marked by rule under Caucasian Albania and various Persian empires, remaining part of Qajar Iran until the 19th century. The Russo-Persian Wars led to its incorporation into the Russian Empire, shaping its modern borders. Today, Azerbaijan is a significant energy producer, benefiting from its rich oil and gas reserves in the Caspian Sea. The country is actively developing its infrastructure and diversifying its economy beyond the energy sector.