Capital of Azerbaijan: Baku
The capital of Azerbaijan is Baku. Azerbaijan sits in Asia, has a population of 10,358,074, and uses the AZN. Official languages include Azerbaijani.
Quick facts
- Capital: Baku
- Continent: Asia
- Population: ~10,358,074
- Area: 86,600 km²
- Population density: 120 people per km²
- Official language: Azerbaijani
- Currency: AZN
- ISO code: AZ
How big is Azerbaijan?
By population, Azerbaijan ranks 91st in the world, holding roughly 0.13% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 112th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Azerbaijan has 120 people per square kilometre, which is about 2.0 times the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Asia, Azerbaijan is the 28th most populous country of 48.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Azerbaijan in population are Greece (10,384,971) and Honduras (10,432,860).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Serbia (88,361 km²) and Austria (83,879 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Azerbaijani is listed as an official language of Azerbaijan alone, which is unusual — most official languages are shared across borders.
Azerbaijan uses the AZN, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Azerbaijan in Asia
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are China, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Asia is the block Azerbaijan belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Azerbaijan and a page on the flag of Azerbaijan.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Azerbaijan?
The capital of Azerbaijan is Baku.
What is the population of Azerbaijan?
About 10,358,074, making it the 91st most populous country in the world.
How big is Azerbaijan?
86,600 square kilometres, ranking 112th by land area, at a density of 120 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Azerbaijan use?
The AZN, which no other country uses.