Republic of Azerbaijan
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Introduction
Capital: Baku
Population
Total Population:
8,556,379
Annual growth rate:
0.8%
Density:
104 inhabitant/km²
Urban population:
51.8%
Population of main cities including suburbs:
Baku (1,910,000); Gandja (300,000); Sumgait (270,000); Mingacevir (95,000); Qaraçuxur (73,000).
Ethnic Origins:
Majority group: Azerbaijani (90%)
Minority groups: Lezguian (2.2%), Russian (1.8%), Armenian (1.5%), Talish (1%), Avar (0.6%), Turkish (0.5%), Tatar (0.4%), Ukrainian (0.4%), Tsakhour (0.2%), Georgian (0.2%), Kurdish (0.2%), Tat (0.1%)
Official Language:
Azerbaijani
Other languages spoken:
Russian and Armenian.
Business language:
Russian and English
Religion:
Shiite Muslims 65%, Sunni Muslims 28%, Orthodox Christians 5%, Others 2%.
Local time:
It is %T:%M %A in BakuExchange rate on :
National currency: Azerbaijanian New Manat (AZN)Country overview
Type of State:
Republic with limited parliamentary democracy where the President enjoys immense powers.
Type of economy:
Developing country, with weak incomes..
The Azerbaijani economy is highly dependent on the exploitation of petrol in the Caspian Sea, which represents 70% of its exports and 50% of the State budget. The growth is high, around 34.5% in 2006 and 29.3% in 2007, according to the World Bank.
The Azerbaijani economy is highly dependent on the exploitation of petrol in the Caspian Sea, which represents 70% of its exports and 50% of the State budget. The growth is high, around 34.5% in 2006 and 29.3% in 2007, according to the World Bank.
HDI*:
0,758/1
HDI (world rank):
97th/177
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an indicator which synthesizes several data such as life expectancy, level of education, professional careers, access to culture etc.
Telecommunication
Telephone code:
To call from Azerbaijan, dial 00
To call in Azerbaijan, dial +994
To call from Azerbaijan, dial 00
To call in Azerbaijan, dial +994
Internet suffix:
.az
Telephone lines:
15.1 per 100 inhabitants
Internet users:
10.7 per 100 inhabitants
Foreign trade in figures
| Foreign trade indicators | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
| Imports of goods (millions USD) | 2,723 | 3,582 | 4,350 | 5,269 | 6,045 |
| Exports of goods (millions USD) | 2,625 | 3,743 | 7,649 | 13,015 | 21,269 |
| Imports of services (millions USD) | 2,047 | 2,730 | 2,653 | 2,863 | 3,379 |
| Exports of services (millions USD) | 432 | 492 | 683 | 940 | 1,248 |
Source: World Bank
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