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

People: Azerbaijani

🏛️CapitalBaku

💰CurrencyAzerbaijani manat (₼)

🗣️LanguageAzerbaijani

📞Dialling Code+994

🌍RegionWestern Asia

👥Population10,241,722

Azerbaijan is located in Western Asia and has a population of around 10.2 million. Its capital city is Baku, and the most widely spoken official language is Azerbaijani. Azerbaijan is landlocked, sharing borders with 5 neighbouring countries.

Azerbaijan — key facts at a glance

Official Name	Republic of Azerbaijan
Capital City	Baku
Continent	Europe
Region	Western Asia
Population	10,241,722
Area	86,600 km²
Currency	Azerbaijani manat (AZN) ₼
Official Language	Azerbaijani
Dialling Code	+994
Internet TLD	.az
Timezone	UTC+04:00
Drives on the	Right side
Emergency Number	112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
ISO Code	AZ / AZE
Borders	Armenia, Georgia, Iran, Russia, Turkey

Travelling to Azerbaijan?

Driving side: Right

Emergency number: 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)

Calling from abroad: +994 then the local number

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Frequently Asked Questions about Azerbaijan

What is the capital of Azerbaijan?

The capital of Azerbaijan is Baku.

What currency does Azerbaijan use?

Azerbaijan uses the Azerbaijani manat (AZN, symbol: ₼).

What language do they speak in Azerbaijan?

The official language of Azerbaijan is Azerbaijani.

What is the dialling code for Azerbaijan?

The international dialling code for Azerbaijan is +994.

What side of the road does Azerbaijan drive on?

Azerbaijan drives on the right-hand side of the road.

Countries bordering Azerbaijan

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Last updated: 13 July 2026