About Azerbaijan
State Emblem & Flag of Azerbaijan. Republic of Azerbaijan. Information on Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan language   Welcome to Azerbaijan!
Dear visitor, have you ever been to Azerbaijan? If so, you
for sure have warm and vivid memories and wish to visit this wonderful
country again. If not, you certainly need to it first hand.
We invite you and your friends to visit
Azerbaijan
and its capital,
Baku!
Get in touch with past centuries and their architectural monuments; relax in
luxurious resorts with sandy beaches; stroll through flowery meadows, plunge
into the sky-blue sea, hike up a mountaintop through lush forests.
All in Azerbaijan!
If you have decided to head
for
Azerbaijan,
we will show the highlights of the county’s activities and sights, so you can
make wise decisions before leaving on your travels.
We will describe the resorts of
Azerbaijan,
as well as respectable and inexpensive hotels where you can make the most of
your vacation, find souvenirs for yourself and your loved ones, and enjoy the national
cuisine. On our site, discover the wonders of
Azerbaijan! The resorts of
Azerbaijan await
you!
Welcome to Azerbaijan!
Area: 86,600 sq km; 11.5% forests, 1.6% water, 50% agricultural land, 27% pasture,
and 36.9% other. The country is situated at 44o and
52’ East longitude,
and 38o and
42’
North latitude;
Baku
lies right on the 40th parallel.
Population of Azerbaijan: 8,347,300 (2005). 50.8% urban, 49.2% rural.
Capital of Azerbaijan: Baku
Major languages: Azeri is the official language. Other languages: Russian, Georgian, and Lezghi.
Russian and Turkish are widely spoken.
Religion: Majority of the population is Muslim. Other religions include Orthodox
Christianity, Catholicism, Protestantism, and Judaism.
Zone time: GMT + 4 hours
Azerbaijan currency: Manat (1 Manat = 100 Quapik)
Domain zone: .az
International dialing code: +994
Entry formalities: Valid passport is required. Entry visa required by all.
Entry visa may be obtained upon arrival at
Baku
Airport.
Electric current: Voltage is 220v, 50 Hz.
Currency
The National currency of
Azerbaijan is
the Azeri Manat (AZM). Foreign currency and travelers cheques can be exchanged
for Azeri Manat in all banks. In addition, currency can be exchanged at all
official exchange points, which can be found everywhere. It is necessary to
keep receipts of all exchanges until departure from the country. Those who
change currency with unauthorized individuals take the risk of becoming a
victim of scams and fraud, and carry full responsibility for possible abuses.
Credit cards
As a rule, it is possible to
pay by credit card in most hotels. However, we recommended confirming in
advance the acceptance of credit cards. Cash machines (ATM) are located in the
most important business centers, shopping malls, and underground stations.
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