Formation
October 18, 1991
October 18, 1991
Baku
10.14 million (2021)
A country located at the boundary of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. In 1918, it became the first secular democratic Muslim-majority state. It is a unitary semi-presidential republic.
Stuffed, savoury pancakes called Kutabi are considered the national dish. The country has nearly 400 mud volcanoes. It is a major crude oil producer.