Azerbaijan Quick Facts…
Official Name | Republic of Azerbaijan |
Common Name | Azerbaijan – /ˌæ.zəɹ.baɪˈdʒæn/ |
Nationality | Azerbaijani(s) – noun, Azerbaijani – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1991 (from the Soviet Union) |
Administrative Divisions | 66 districts, 11 cities |
Total Population | 10.7 million (#88) with 57.6% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Baku (capital city) |
Major Languages | Azerbaijani (official) |
Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
Internet Access | 86% of total population |
Currency | Azerbaijani Manats (AZN) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $153.1 billion – 2022 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $15,100 (#112) – 2022 estimate |
Total Area | 86,600 sq km / 33,436 sq mi (#113) with 4.6% water area |
Geographic Region | Asia – Western Asia |
Bordering Countries | Armenia, Georgia, Iran, Russia, Turkey |
Bordering Water Bodies | Caspian Sea |
National Anthem: “Azerbaijan Marsi” (March of Azerbaijan)