Azerbaijan is a country in the South Caucasus region at the meeting point of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, on the western shore of the Caspian Sea.

Quick Scoop: Where is Azerbaijan located?

  • It lies between Eastern Europe and Western Asia , often described as part of the South Caucasus.
  • To the east , it is bordered by the Caspian Sea.
  • To the north , it borders Russia (Dagestan) and also Georgia to the northwest.
  • To the west , it borders Armenia and has a short border with Turkey.
  • To the south , it borders Iran.
  • The capital city, Baku, is on the Caspian Sea coast.

Handy coordinates

  • Approximate central coordinates: around 40° N latitude and 47–48° E longitude.

Simple mental map

If you imagine a map:

  • Go east from Turkey and Georgia,
  • Go just north of Iran,
  • Stop on the western edge of the Caspian Sea — that’s where Azerbaijan sits.

TL;DR: Azerbaijan is in the South Caucasus, where Europe and Asia meet, north of Iran and west of the Caspian Sea.

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