Azerbaijan
A country on the Caspian Sea where natural gas seeps up and burns from the ground, earning it the nickname 'Land of Fire'. Azerbaijan straddles the line between Europe and Asia.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Three horizontal bands of blue, red and green with a white crescent and eight-pointed star at the centre. Blue represents the country's Turkic heritage, red its drive to modernise, and green Islam; the crescent and star are traditional symbols of the Turkic and Islamic world.
Azerbaijan FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Baku |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 10,180,770 |
| Area | 86,600 km² |
| Population density | 118 /km² |
| Currency | Azerbaijani manat (AZN) A.M. |
| Official languages | Azerbaijani, Azerbaijani Sign Language |
| Calling code | +994 |
| Internet TLD | .az |
| Time zone | UTC+04:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | AZ / AZE |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- It's nicknamed the 'Land of Fire' for the natural flames that burn from its gas-rich ground.
- It borders the Caspian Sea, the largest inland body of water on Earth.
- Its capital Baku sits about 28 metres below sea level, making it one of the world's lowest-lying capital cities.
- Roughly half the country's land is mountainous, dominated by the Greater and Lesser Caucasus ranges.
Azerbaijan FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Azerbaijan?
The capital of Azerbaijan is Baku.
What is the population of Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan has a population of about 10,180,770.
What currency does Azerbaijan use?
Azerbaijan uses the Azerbaijani manat (AZN).
What languages are spoken in Azerbaijan?
The official languages of Azerbaijan are Azerbaijani, Azerbaijani Sign Language.
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