- Full Country Name: Republic of Azerbaijan
- Capital: Baku (Baki)
- Language: Azerbaijani (Azeri) 89% (official), Russian 3%, Armenian 2%, other 6% (est.)
- Currency: Azerbaijani manat (AZN) = 100 qəpik.
- People: Mostly Azeri. Very small Russian, Armenian and Jewish minorities.
- Life Expectancy: Male: 59.24, Female: 67.66.
- Religion: Shia Muslim (93.4%), Russian Orthodox (2.5%), Armenian Orthodox (2.3%), other (1.8%) (note: religious affiliation is still nominal in Azerbaijan; percentages for actual practicing adherents are much lower).
- Size (sq km): 86,600 (114th)
- Population: 8,120,000 (92nd)
- Population Density per Km: 97 (100th)
- Country Dialling Code: 994
- Internet Country Code: .az
- Time Zone: GMT +4
- Voltage Guide: 220 AC, 50 Hz.
- Finance: Generally a cash-only economy with US dollars, pounds sterling and euros preferred currencies. Credit cards accepted in major hotels and all banks in Baku.
- Business Hours: Mon - Fri 0930-1730.
- GDP (PPP): US$38.71 billion
- GDP (PPP) per Capita: US$6,171
- Personal Safety: A ceasefire has lasted since 1994, following a separatist conflict.