Clues
Use these details to boost your ability to identify specific countries in the game.
Identity & symbols
Language
Azerbaijani is the official language, using the Latin alphabet with special characters such as 'ç', 'ğ', 'ı', 'ö', 'ş', and 'ü'.
Culture
You may find traditional carpets, tea houses, and signs of Islamic architecture, such as mosques and mausoleums.
Miscellaneous
Look for the presence of the Gobustan National Park's petroglyphs or the Flame Towers in Baku as distinctive markers.
Capital
Baku
Environment & landscape
Environment
Azerbaijan features diverse landscapes, including the Caspian Sea coastline, mountainous regions, and flat plains; you may also see mud volcanoes.
Infrastructure
Urban areas display a mix of Soviet-era architecture and modern buildings, often with distinctive tile work and prominent use of glass and steel.
Coverage
True
Foliage
Common tree types include oak, elm, and various fruit trees, while grasses vary with region, including steppe and mountainous varieties.
Topography
Azerbaijan features a diverse topography, including the Caspian Sea coastline, flat plains, and the Greater and Lesser Caucasus mountain ranges.
Roads & transportation
Cars
Vehicle registration plates are white with a blue strip on the left side, displaying the country code 'AZ' and a combination of letters and numbers.
Driving
Vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
Signs
Road signs are generally in Azerbaijani, with some signs in English or Russian in urban areas; they often feature a blue background with white text.
Stop
Stop signs read 'STOP' in Azerbaijan.
Bollards
Bollards in Azerbaijan are generally standard but can sometimes feature decorative elements in urban areas.
Poles
Utility poles in Azerbaijan are typically made of wood or concrete and may have multi-purpose attachments for phone and electricity lines.