🇦🇿 Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan (ISO code: AZ) is located in the South Caucasus, bordering Russia to the north, Georgia and Armenia to the west, Iran to the south, and the Caspian Sea to the east. The country is a presidential republic with stable state institutions and growing economic significance in the region. The climate ranges from subtropical by the Caspian Sea to continental inland, with hot summers and mild to cold winters. Economically, Azerbaijan is heavily reliant on oil and gas exports, complemented by agriculture, mining, machinery manufacturing, and services. Foreign trade focuses on energy exports to Europe and Asia, while the country is heavily dependent on foreign supplies for machinery, consumer goods, and technology imports. Azerbaijan plays a strategic transit role in the Caucasus and the Caspian Sea, particularly through pipelines and the port of Baku. The national currency is the Azerbaijani Manat (AZN), which regulates domestic payments. The logistics infrastructure includes modern ports, road and railway connections that support the export of oil, gas, and industrial products. Its geographical location between Europe and Asia makes Azerbaijan an important hub for energy, trade, and regional transport routes.