Lake Goygol, Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan

The Republic of Azerbaijan has an area of approximately 33,891 square miles (86,600 square kilometers). It is on the western part of the Caspian Sea and shares a border with Russia in the north, Georgia in the northwest, Armenia in the west, and Iran in the south. The capital city of Baku is a low-lying city with coastline along the Caspian Sea.

Lake Goygol, Azerbaijan
Lake Goygol | Photo by Investigation11111 under creative commons

Key Facts About Azerbaijan

Location Southwestern Asia, bordering the
Caspian Sea, between Russia and
Iran.
CapitalBaku
CurrencyAzerbaijani Manat
Currency Conversion1AZN = 0.59USD
ClimateDry and semiarid 
Population9.9 million (2019 est.)
ReligionMostly Muslims
LanguageThe official language is Azerbaijani or “Azeri”, a Turkic language.

Top Tourist Attractions in Azerbaijan

  • Absheron National Park
  • The Caspian Sea
  • Shirvan National Park
  • Agh Gol National Park
  • Xinaliq Mountain Village 
  • Mount Goyazan 
  • Lake Goygol 
  • Icheri Sheher
  • Maiden Tower
  • Palace of the Shirvanshahs
  • Gobustan National Park
  • Azerbaijan Carpet Museum
  • Bibi-Heybat Mosque
  • Mount Shahdagh
  • Baku Museum of Modern Art

Check out our comprehensive Azerbaijan Travel Guide!