Azerbaijan, the nation and former Soviet republic, is bounded by the Caspian Sea and Caucasus Mountains, which span Asia and Europe. Its capital, Baku, is famed for its medieval walled Inner City. Within the Inner City lies the Palace of the...
Capital: Baku
Currency: Azerbaijani Manat
Official language: Azerbaijani
Government: Republic, Unitary state, Presidential system, and more
Population: 10.14 million (2022)
Prime minister: Ali Asadov
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Is Azerbaijan a rich or poor country?
The country is considered an upper-middle income nation possessing a high level of economic development and literacy.
Is Azerbaijan an ally of the USA?
U.S. Relationship
The United States established diplomatic relations with Azerbaijan in 1992, following its independence from the Soviet Union. Together, the two countries work to promote European energy security, expand bilateral trade and investment, and combat terrorism and transnational threats.
Is Azerbaijan an Islamic country?
Azerbaijan is a predominantly Muslim country; more than three-fifths of the population is Shiʿi, and about one-third is Sunni. Members of the Russian Orthodox or Armenian Orthodox Church constitute a very small percentage of the population.
Why is Azerbaijan famous?
Azerbaijan, the land of fire!
One of Azerbaijan's most famous sites is Yanar Dağ (or “Burning Mountain“), a natural glowing fire burning on a hillside along the Caspian Sea. True to its name, the mountain has been blazing for at least 65 years!