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Neighboring Countries of Azerbaijan

Q: Which is the longest border of Azerbaijan?

The longest land border of Azerbaijan is with Armenia (996 km); the shortest is with Türkiye (17 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Azerbaijan?

The land borders of Azerbaijan total 2,468 km. By number of neighbours Azerbaijan ranks #35 among 236 countries and territories.

Azerbaijan shares land borders with 5 countries: Armenia (996 km), Iran (689 km), Georgia (428 km), Russia (338 km) and Türkiye (17 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#35 of 236)

2,468 km

Total land borders

None

Landlocked — no coastline

86,600

Area in km²

Azerbaijan
Neighbouring countries
Neighbours of neighbours

Countries bordering Azerbaijan

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Azerbaijan citizens
Armenia	996 km	Yerevan	Visa required
Iran	689 km	Tehran	Visa-free · 15 days
Georgia	428 km	Tbilisi	Visa-free · 365 days
Russia	338 km	Moscow	Visa-free · 90 days
Türkiye	17 km	Ankara	Visa-free · 90 days

Armenia accounts for 40% of Azerbaijan's 2,468 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Azerbaijan

Location

Southwestern Asia, bordering the Caspian Sea, between Iran and Russia, with a small European portion north of the Caucasus range

Area

86,600 km² — about three-quarters the size of Pennsylvania; slightly smaller than Maine

Terrain

Large, flat Kur-Araz Ovaligi (Kura-Araks Lowland, much of it below sea level) with Great Caucasus Mountains to the north, Qarabag Yaylasi (Karabakh Upland) to the west; Baku lies on Abseron Yasaqligi (Apsheron Peninsula) that juts into Caspian Sea

Climate

Dry, semiarid steppe

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Bazarduzu Dagi 4,466 m. Lowest: Caspian Sea -28 m. Mean elevation: 384 m.

Natural resources

Petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, nonferrous metals, bauxite

Natural hazards

Droughts

Good to know

Both the main area of the country and the Naxcivan exclave are landlocked

Neighbours of Azerbaijan's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 5 neighbours in Europe

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Azerbaijan

How many countries border Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan shares land borders with 5 countries: Armenia (996 km), Iran (689 km), Georgia (428 km), Russia (338 km) and Türkiye (17 km).

Which is the longest border of Azerbaijan?

The longest land border of Azerbaijan is with Armenia (996 km); the shortest is with Türkiye (17 km).

Is Azerbaijan landlocked?

Yes. Azerbaijan has no coastline and is one of the world's landlocked countries, so all its trade by land passes through Armenia, Iran, Georgia, Russia and Türkiye.

How long are the land borders of Azerbaijan?

The land borders of Azerbaijan total 2,468 km. By number of neighbours Azerbaijan ranks #35 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Azerbaijan citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Azerbaijan citizens can visit 4 of 5 neighbouring countries visa-free: Iran, Georgia, Russia and Türkiye.

What is the highest point of Azerbaijan?

Bazarduzu Dagi 4,466 m. The lowest point is Caspian Sea -28 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).