Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, officially the Republic of Azerbaijan, is a country located in the Caucasus, at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. It is bordered by Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, Iran to the south, and the Caspian Sea to the east. The capital of Azerbaijan is Baku, known for its modern and historic architecture. The country has a rich cultural history, influenced by various empires and cultures, including Persian, Ottoman Turkish, and Soviet. Azerbaijan is famous for its oil and natural gas reserves, which are a significant part of its economy. The country is also known for its diverse nature, including mountains, plains, forests, and a long coastline along the Caspian Sea. Azerbaijani culture is a unique mix of Eastern and Western influences, with strong traditions in music, dance, and art. Azerbaijan is also famous for its traditional carpet weaving, recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO. Population of Azerbaijan from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 9.94 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 10.05 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 10.14 million inhabitants. Capital (Baku): Population in 2020: About 2.3 million inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Baku: ~2.3 million Ganja: ~331,000 Sumqayit: ~341,000 Lankaran: ~226,000 Shirvan: ~81,000 Nakhchivan: ~94,000 Yevlakh: ~59,000 Mingachevir: ~104,000 Khachmaz: ~65,000 Sheki: ~68,000 Azerbaijan is divided into 66 regions, including 11 autonomous cities. GDP in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 37,848 million Euros. 2019: About 40,749 million Euros. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Public deficit in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: (Data not available at the time of the last update) 2019: (Data not available at the time of the last update) 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 19.0%. 2019: About 17.4%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 5.0%. 2019: About 4.8%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)