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Azerbaijan — silhouette, capital and facts
Azerbaijan is in Asia and its capital is Baku. With about 10 million people and 86,600 km², it ranks 112th in area and 90th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Azerbaijan, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Baku
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- about 10 million
- Area
- 86,600 km²
- Language
- Azeri
- Currency
- Azerbaijani manat
- Flag colors
- blue, red, green, white
Borders
Azerbaijan shares a land border with 4 countries: Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Iran.
Fun facts about Azerbaijan
- The country has hundreds of mud volcanoes, many of them near Gobustan, not far from Baku.
- Yanar Dag, a hillside near Baku, has burned for decades because natural gas seeps out of the ground.
- In the early 1900s, the Baku region produced roughly half of the world's oil.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Azerbaijan?
The capital of Azerbaijan is Baku.
Which continent is Azerbaijan in?
Azerbaijan is in Asia.
Which countries border Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan shares a land border with 4 countries: Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Iran.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Azerbaijan?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Azerbaijan is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Azerbaijan?
The country has hundreds of mud volcanoes, many of them near Gobustan, not far from Baku. Yanar Dag, a hillside near Baku, has burned for decades because natural gas seeps out of the ground. In the early 1900s, the Baku region produced roughly half of the world's oil.
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