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Is Azerbaijan considered Europe or Asia?
Geographically, Azerbaijan is located in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia, straddling Western Asia and Eastern Europe.
Which parts of Azerbaijan are in Europe?
Located in the region of the southern Caucasus Mountains, Azerbaijan borders the Caspian Sea to the east, Georgia and Russia to the north, Iran to the south, and Armenia to the southwest and west….Geography of Azerbaijan.
| Continent | Europe/Asia |
|---|---|
| Region | Caucasus |
| Coordinates | 40°30′N 47°30′E |
| Area | Ranked 112th |
| • Total | 86,600 km2 (33,400 sq mi) |
Is Azerbaijan Europe or Asia?
Azerbaijan is a former Soviet republic in the Caucasus and variously considered part of Europe or Asia. The country lies on the Caspian Sea. It borders Russia and Georgia to the north, Armenia to the west, and Iran in the south.
Where is Azerbaijan in Europe?
Azerbaijan is a medium-sized country in the South Caucasus region of Europe. Until 1991, Azerbaijan was a part of the Soviet Union (USSR). The capital city is Baku and the country shares borders with Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Iran and Turkey. The country is a member of the Council of Europe, but it is not a member of the European Union.
Where is Azerbaijan in the world?
Azerbaijan (/æzərbaɪˈdʒɑːn/ ( listen) AZ-ər-by-JAHN; Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan [ɑːzæɾbɑjˈd͡ʒɑn]), officially the Republic of Azerbaijan (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Respublikası [ɑːzæɾbɑjˈd͡ʒɑn ɾespublikɑˈsɯ]), is a country in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia .
What countries make up Eurasia?
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