Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan, on the western shore of the Caspian Sea, along the southern side of the Absheron Peninsula. It’s the country’s largest city and a major port on the Caspian Sea.

Quick Scoop

  • Country: Azerbaijan.
  • Region: South Caucasus, on the Caspian coast.
  • Coordinates: about 40.41° N, 49.87° E.

In one line

Think of Baku as Azerbaijan’s seaside capital, sitting on a peninsula that juts into the Caspian Sea.