Overview

  • 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.
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