Azerbaijan - Azerbaidžan

Azerbaijan is located in West Asia.

Regions

Cities

• Baku
• Gäntsa
• Länkäran

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Understand

Azerbaijan, ancient Atropatena, even before the beginning of time. In the early 19th century, Persia and Russia divided the region so that Persia received the southern part of the Araks River and Russia the northern part. The First Republic of Azerbaijan was established on 28 May 1918. In 1920, it joined the Soviet Union and regained its independence when the Soviet Union disintegrated in 1991.

Azerbaijan is located on the western shore of the Caspian Sea. It covers a quarter of Finland's size and has a population of about 9 million. The capital, Baku, is currently home to an estimated 2 million people. The culture of the country is of ancient origin, a culture of ‘thousand and one nights’, at the same time influenced by multi-layered cosmopolitan traditions. Poetry, dance and music are strongly part of the living cultural tradition of the whole nation.

Armenian the war with the Nagorno-Karabakh region gave rise to a difficult refugee problem in the country. As a result of the war, nearly a million Azeris had to flee their homeland. Many international negotiations have taken place to resolve the Karabakh conflict, in which Finland has also actively participated. However, the problem remains unresolved and the situation of refugees is extremely difficult. The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh remains unresolved. The Nagorno-Karabakh region and the region between Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh are under Armenian control. Foreigners will not be admitted to the area without a special permit from Armenia. There are still occasional shootings in the area despite a ceasefire in 1994. In addition, some of the roads in the area are mined. As a result of the conflict, the border between Azerbaijan and Armenia has been closed.

Azerbaijan has become a member of the Council of Europe a few years ago. In principle, the Islamic state is quite secularized and is currently clearly oriented to the west. The country has the potential for wealth and a desire for diverse international cooperation. There are huge oil and gas deposits in the Caspian Sea that are exploited together with foreign oil companies. However, disputes over the distribution of the world’s oil resources are at the same time creating threats and tensions throughout the Caucasus. That is why Azerbaijan's own line choices and solutions are particularly important and affect beyond Europe's traditional borders.

Come

A Finnish citizen needs a visa to Azerbaijan. Information on immigration matters can be obtained, for example, from the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Stockholm. Karlavägen 60 S-114 49 Stockholm, tel. 46 8 411 2455, e-mail: [email protected]. You should take photocopies of your passport and visa, which you should keep with you at all times. If the passport is lost, a report of the loss must be made to the nearest police station. A copy of the notification received from the police station must be sent to the embassy of an EU country, where the lost Finnish citizen will receive a travel document for the trip home. More detailed instructions can be found at [1]. The land border with Azerbaijan against the Russian Federation (Dagestan) is closed to foreigners. You can get to Iran via Astara if the tourist has a valid visa to Iran.

Upon arrival in Azerbaijan, a customs clearance form must be completed, which must also be presented upon exit.

By plane

There are two airports in Azerbaijan. They are In Gäntsa and Baku. Baku flies e.g. Air Baltic From Riga and Aeroflot and Azerbaijan Airlines From Moscow. Ukraine International Airlines also operates cheap flights from Kiev.

By train

There is a railway connection from Moscow and St. Petersburg to Baku. The train journey from St. Petersburg takes about 72 hours and the one-way ticket on April 2, 2007 cost 2020 rubles wide card in the wagon.

By road

By bus

By boat

The only ferry connection between Azerbaijan and abroad is a boat trip From TurkemenbasFrom TurkmenistanBaku.

Move

The road network is fairly comprehensive everywhere, except in the hinterland of the northeastern part of the country due to the mountainousness of the region. The roads in Azerbaijan are mostly in very poor condition. In addition, the local transport culture is chaotic. Traffic rules are not followed and speeding is often significant. Traffic is dangerous for both motorists and pedestrians. Cars are often in poor condition and many cars lack seat belts. Indeed, there are many road accidents in Azerbaijan. Due to the poor condition of the roads and the lack of lighting, driving in the dark should be avoided. The traffic limit is 0.

Public transport is often very full and in poor condition. Delays and cancellations are also common. The use of the Baku metro is not recommended.

See

Tea

Buy

The currency of Azerbaijan (sea ​​cow) cannot be exchanged in Finland. It is advisable to use good euros or US dollars as a travel currency. There are plenty of money exchange points in Baku and you can also pick up manatees from ATMs with a credit card. Azerbaijan has a very advanced cash economy. Credit cards are only accepted at major hotels and restaurants as well as large stores. Changing traveler's checks can be tricky. When traveling in the countryside, it is a good idea to book enough local currency.

Talk

The only official language of Azerbaijan is Azerbaijani. However, the older population speaks almost without exception Russia and a large proportion of young people even helpfully English. Azeri and Turkey are so linguistically so close that Turkey is doing well.

Eat

Juo

Please note that in Azerbaijan, the sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in shops and restaurants (but not in nightclubs) after 8 p.m.

Sleep

Study

Work

Stay safe

The majority of crimes against tourists take place in the dark in the vicinity of restaurants and nightclubs. We recommend that tourists use official taxis and move in groups where possible. Criminals pretending to be police have sometimes stopped foreigners and stolen documents and money. If a person wearing a police uniform stops in the street, you should behave cooperatively, but require a badge or card to be seen.

Azerbaijan is located in an earthquake zone, so small earthquakes are common. The last major earthquake was in November 2000, but the damage it caused remained small. Most international hotels are built to withstand earthquakes.

Stay healthy

It is a good idea for a traveler to have comprehensive travel insurance. It should cover flight evacuation to Finland in the event of a serious illness or accident.

Public health care in Azerbaijan is not at the western level. The level of equipment in hospitals is low and there may be a shortage of medicines and other hospital supplies outside Baku. Private and English-language health services are only available in Baku. Diphtheria and some malaria have occurred in southern Azerbaijan. A foreigner arriving in Azerbaijan is not required to be vaccinated. However, it is recommended that tetanus, diphtheria, polio and hepatitis A vaccinations be valid. Tap water is not potable, bottled drinking water is commonly available in shops.

In February 2006, an avian influenza virus was found in wild birds off the Caspian coast in Azerbaijan. On March 13, 2006, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the deaths of three people from bird flu in Azerbaijan. Travelers to Azerbaijan are advised to consult the WHO website for up-to-date information on the avian influenza situation.

Respect

The majority of the population of Azerbaijan is Muslim, most of them belonging to Shiite Muslims. Azerbaijan is a secular state like Turkey and religion is considered a private matter. The teachings of Islam are not followed very closely, so attitudes towards alcohol, among other things, are liberal. Although the country is generally dressed in a Western way, it is advisable to avoid revealing dress.

Drug use can result in long prison sentences and remarkably high fines. The penalty for drug smuggling is 3 to 7 years in prison.

Photographing military targets is not recommended. Tourists who sought their vicinity have been arrested for questioning. When filming religious sites, it is a good idea to ask permission.

Take contact

• GSM phones work.

Finland is represented in Azerbaijan by a traveling ambassador from Helsinki.

Roving Ambassador to the South Caucasus

Christer Michelsson

tel. (09) 1605 5532

e-mail: [email protected]

Assistant to the Ambassador:

Pirjo Goumache

tel. (09) 1605 5092

Secretary:

Kirsi Laitinen

tel. (09) 1605 6539

In addition, Baku has Honorary Consulate of Finland:

Honorary Consul of Finland

Mr. Faik Jabiyev

65A., A.Salamzade street, Narimanov district, AZ1069, Baku, Azerbaijan

Tel: (994 12) 562 66 14; (994 12) 562 66 15

Fax: (994 12) 562 66 23

Mob: (994 50) 220 60 04

Email: [email protected]

Emergencies

In case of problems, you can contact either the Norwegian Embassy in Baku or the Finnish Embassy in Russia in Moscow or the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Helsinki. The Ministry's telephone number is 358 9 16005 during office hours and 358 9 1605 5551 outside it. The Honorary Consul can also provide assistance in an emergency.

Embassy of Finland in Moscow
Kropotkinskij Pereulok 15-17119034 Moscow, Russian FederationPuh. 7 095 787 4174 consular affairs on weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm and 7 095 760 6892 in emergencies outside office hours

Embassy of Norway
ISR Plaza, 11th floor340 Nizami St.Az1005 BakuPuh. 994 12 497 4325 or 26

Embassy of Azerbaijan in Stockholm
Karlavägen 60S-114 49 StockholmSwedenPuh. 46 8 411 24 55

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