Azerbaijan
country · Azerbaijan
Overview
Azerbaijan is a country in Asia, with its capital at Baku.
Key facts
| Country | Azerbaijan |
|---|---|
| Currency | AZN |
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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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.