Azerbaijan

West Asia, Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan

People from Azerbaijan are called:

Male/General:

Azerbaijani

Pronunciation:

/ˌæzərbaɪˈdʒɑːni/

Quick Facts

Population:
10,412,651 (2024 est.)
Country:
Azerbaijan
Region:
West Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Persian 'Āzarbāyǰān', meaning 'Land of Fire'. Also 'Azeri' for ethnicity.

About Azerbaijan

  • Capital city: Baku.
  • Transcontinental country in the South Caucasus.
  • Major oil and gas producer on the Caspian Sea.
  • Secular state with predominantly Shia Muslim population.
  • Known for mud volcanoes, ancient fire temples, and modern Baku skyline.

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