Fun facts about Azerbaijan

10 facts about Azerbaijan: its places, people, food and customs. Writing to a penpal there? These make good questions to ask them.

Azerbaijan is known as the Land of Fire due to its eternal flames and oil reserves.
The country's capital, Baku, is famous for its medieval walled Inner City.
Azerbaijan is home to Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO site.
The country is rich in natural gas and oil.
Azerbaijan hosted the first European Games in Baku in 2015.
The Azerbaijani manat is the currency of Azerbaijan.
The country is located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
Azerbaijan has nine climate zones, ranging from arid to subtropical.
The Caspian Sea, the world’s largest inland body of water, borders Azerbaijan.
Tea is a significant part of Azerbaijani culture, often served in a pear-shaped glass.

Find out more from someone who lives there. Penpals in Azerbaijan are waiting to hear from you.