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Azerbaijan

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Overview

Azerbaijan is a country in Asia, with its capital at Baku.

Key facts

CountryAzerbaijan
CurrencyAZN

About the country

Azerbaijan is a country in Asia.

The capital city is Baku.

Practical information

The currency is the AZN (Manat).

The main language spoken is Azerbaijani.

Traffic drives on the right.

Getting there

Most international visitors arrive in Azerbaijan by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.

Cities in Azerbaijan

Among the places worth a look in Azerbaijan are Baku, Ganja, Yevlakh, Naxçıvan, Mingachevir, Lerik, Göyçay, Zaqatala, Shamkhir and Barda — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.

Exploring the country

A trip to Azerbaijan usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.

Regions & places

Journeys through here

Where to stay in Azerbaijan

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Getting around Azerbaijan

Before booking: The US State Department currently advise against non-essential travel to Azerbaijan. Proceed only under your own judgement and check the official advice above.

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Sources & method

Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.