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Azerbaijan quiz
Azerbaijan shows up in 7 quizzes: the Asia map, flag, capital, 2 Explorer photos and outline. Flame Towers and Gobustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve are among its 2 photos.
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8 questions about Azerbaijan only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Azerbaijan at a glance
| Capital | Baku |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Location | Southwestern Asia, bordering the Caspian Sea, between Iran and Russia, with a small European portion north of the Caucasus range |
| Population | 11 million (2025 estimate), 87th of 196 |
| Area | 86,600 km², 109th of 196 |
| People per km² | 123 |
| Land borders | Armenia (996 km), Iran (689 km), Georgia (428 km), Russia (338 km), Turkey (17 km) |
| Coastline | None, landlocked |
| Highest point | Bazarduzu Dagi, 4,466 m |
| Lowest point | Caspian Sea, -28 m |
| Official languages | Azerbaijani and Azerbaijani Sign Language |
| Currency | Azerbaijani manat |
| Flag colours | light blue, red, green and white |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +994 |
| Terrain | Large, flat Kur-Araz Ovaligi (Kura-Araks Lowland, much of it below sea level) with Great Caucasus Mountains to the north, Qarabag Yaylasi (Karabakh Upland) to the west; Baku lies on Abseron Yasaqligi (Apsheron Peninsula) that juts into Caspian Sea |
| Climate | Dry, semiarid steppe |
| Where the name comes from | The name can be translated as "Fire Keeper" or "The Land of Fire," from the local word azer, or "fire," and baydjan, a word derived from the Iranian word baykan, or "guardian;" may refer to fire worshippers who lived in the region |
| In our quizzes | 7 packs |
Azerbaijan is landlocked and touches 5 countries; Armenia has the longest border with it (996 km), Turkey the shortest (17 km). By area Azerbaijan is 109th of 196 countries, just behind Jordan and ahead of Austria. The lowest point, Caspian Sea, lies 28 m below sea level.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
2 in Explorer
Three flame-shaped skyscrapers above the Caspian old city.
Photo: Avisadehh / CC0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
A semi-desert of boulders with 6,000 prehistoric rock engravings and mud volcanoes.
Photo: Rəcəb Yaxşı / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
2| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which country's capital is Baku? | Azerbaijan |
| The city of Baku serves as the capital of which country? | Azerbaijan |
Azerbaijan, question by question
Armenia is a wrong choice for Baku and again for Azerbaijan's flag and outline. Armenia, Georgia and Uzbekistan sit beside Azerbaijan in the flag round. Azerbaijan's shape is shown beside Georgia, Armenia and Iran. Armenia and Georgia are on both lists.
Explorer has 2 Azerbaijan photos: Flame Towers and Gobustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve.
Every Azerbaijan question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Azerbaijan?
The capital of Azerbaijan is Baku.
Which continent is Azerbaijan in?
Azerbaijan is in Asia.
What is the population of Azerbaijan?
About 11 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan borders Armenia, Iran, Georgia, Russia and Turkey.
What is the highest point in Azerbaijan?
Bazarduzu Dagi, at 4,466 m.
What is the official language of Azerbaijan?
There are 2: Azerbaijani and Azerbaijani Sign Language.