AZERBAIJAN

Facts at a Glance

Full country name: Azerbaijani Republic

Area: 86,600 sq km (33,400 sq mi)

Population: 7.8 million

Capital city: Baku (pop 1.7 million)

People: Azeri (90%), Dagestani Peoples (3.2%), Russian (2.5%), Armenian (2.3%)

Languages: Azeri (89%), Russian (3%), Armenian (2%)

Religion: Shia Muslim (93%), Russian Orthodox (2.5%), Armenian Orthodox (2.3%)

Government: Republic

More information on Azerbaijan: Lonely Planet • The World Factbook

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