Country Facts

• Full name: Republic of Azerbaijan
• Population: 8.8 million (UN, 2009)
• Capital: Baku
• Area: 86,600 sq km (33,400 sq miles)
• Major language: Azeri, Russian
• Major religion: Islam
• Life expectancy: 68 years (men), 72 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 manat = 100 qapik
• Main exports: Oil, oil products
• GNI per capita: US $3,830 (World Bank, 2008)
• Internet domain: .az
• International dialling code: +994

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