What is the Capital of Azerbaijan?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Azerbaijan is Baku. Azerbaijan is located in Western Asia, Europe, with a population of 10,241,722. The official currency is the Azerbaijani manat and the primary language spoken is Azerbaijani.
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Baku at a glance
| Capital city | Baku |
|---|---|
| Country | Azerbaijan (Republic of Azerbaijan) |
| Region | Western Asia, Europe |
| Country population | 10,241,722 (93rd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+04:00 |
| Currency | Azerbaijani manat (AZN) |
| Calling code | +994 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Azerbaijan
- Yerevan, capital of Armenia
- Tbilisi, capital of Georgia
- Tehran, capital of Iran
- Moscow, capital of Russia
- Ankara, capital of Turkey
Azerbaijan in context
- Azerbaijan covers 86,600 km², making it the 111th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 118 people per km² ranks 77th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Armenia, Georgia, Iran, Russia, Turkey.
- Azerbaijan is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 10,241,722 people, Azerbaijan holds about 3.4% of the population of Western Asia.
- That is roughly 1.2% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Azerbaijan is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Azerbaijan — FAQ
What is the capital of Azerbaijan?
The capital of Azerbaijan is Baku.
Is Baku the largest city in Azerbaijan?
Yes — Baku is both the capital and the largest city of Azerbaijan.
What country is Baku in?
Baku is the capital city of Azerbaijan.
What continent is Baku in?
Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is located in Europe.
Is Baku the capital of Azerbaijan?
Yes — Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan (official name: Republic of Azerbaijan).
Baku is the capital of which country?
Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan, in Western Asia.
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