Official name: The Republic of Azerbaijan
Capital: Baku
Area: 86,600km2
Latitude/Longitude: 40°30’N 47°30’E
Coastline: Caspian Sea (489m/800km)
Population: 10,035,351
Principal exports: Oil, gas, aluminum, caviar, carpets
Official language: Azerbaijani
Business languages: Azerbaijani, English, and Russian
Climate: Nine of the world’s 13 climatic zones