 WARNING: Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against unnecessary travel to the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh and its Armenian - occupied territories in Azerbaijan. The security situation in the country is currently very uncertain for Western travelers. See also the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' website [1]. |
| Azerbaijan | |||
Location  | |||
Weapon & Flag
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| Capital | Baku | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Government | Republic | ||
| Currency | Azerbaijani Manat (AZM) | ||
| Surface | 86 600 | ||
| Population | 9 000 000 | ||
| Language | Azerbaijani (93.4%). | ||
| Religions | Islam (95%). Russian Orthodox in minority | ||
| Area code | 994 | ||
| TLD | .az | ||
| Time zones | UTC 4 (DST 5) | ||
| Website | http://mfa.gov.az/en | ||
Azerbaijan is a country in Eastern Europe.
Planning before the trip
To take with you to Azerbaijan
To take with you from Azerbaijan
If you want to buy something from Azerbaijan, you can look at their fantastic hand-knotted rugs.
Facts about Azerbaijan
History
Once upon a time, Azerbaijan was an important part of the Silk Road between China and Europe. Although the Silk Road has long been just a memory, many sights from that time remain. During the 20th century, the country was part of the Soviet Union, but became a separate republic after the fall of communism. There are still problems with adjusting the country to more democratic and market economic conditions. The president still has enormous power and the presidency has in practice been inherited.
The locals
Climate
The climate is dry and steppe-like. It never gets very hot but the temperature stays around 20 degrees in the summer. It also does not get very cold in the winter, but usually stays above the minus line. In the southern part of Azerbaijan, the climate is almost subtropical. The summers there are clearly warmer.
Holidays
Regions
Cities
- Baku, the country's capital and one of the world's more polluted cities. You can, for example, take a boat trip on the Caspian Sea.
- Quba, located in the northeastern part of the country. Quba is known for having its own horse breed that can handle several different gaits, e.g. tölt and pass. There are also weaving mills here.
Getting to Azerbaijan
Relocation in Azerbaijan
The easiest way is probably to rent a car with a driver, among other things. because the roads are sometimes really bad and the road signs are difficult to read.
Payment
The currency is urged.
Accommodation
Food and drinks
The Azerbaijani diet contains a lot of dishes of different kinds.
To see
Gobustan - Here are rock carvings from the Vikings that Thor Heyerdahl has written about.
To do
Traveling around the country to see nature can be disappointing. There are fragments but oil pumps with their contaminants are found in many places.