Capital Baku Area: 86,600 sq km / 33,400 sq ml Language Azeri Currency Manat Population 7,830,764 Life expectancy 67 (men), 75 (women) Literacy rate 97% Religions Shi'ite Muslim 62%, Sunni Muslim 26%, Orthodox Christian 12% Physical features Caspian Sea has rich oil reserves; the country ranges from semi-desert to the Caucasus Mountains Ethnic distribution 83% Azeri, 6% Russian, 6% Armenian Exports Oil, iron, copper, fruit, vine fruits, cotton silk, carpets