Baku YesAzerbaijans capital.
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Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan. It is located on the west bank of the Caspian Sea and is the largest port in the Caspian Sea. Baku is divided into an inner city and a new city. The inner city has narrow streets and is surrounded by old city walls. It is the core area of Baku; the new city is located to the south of the inner city, and it emerged from the development of the oil industry a century ago. The Silvansha Palace and Maiden Tower in Baku were listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 2000. In addition, an international jazz festival is held in Baku every year.
history
Baku was founded very early, but it didn't become important until the 12th century. At that time, the rulers of the Silwangsa Dynasty moved their capital here, and today the "Silwangsa Palace" in the old city of Baku was built in that period. However, the development since then is still relatively general. It was not until the second half of the 19th century that extremely rich oil reserves were discovered here. It coincided with the rise of the petrochemical industry during the Second Industrial Revolution, so Baku's status rose sharply and became the largest city and economic center in the Caucasus. The end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century was the most glorious period in Baku, which once supplied half of the world's crude oil. And because of the rapid development of industry, Baku also has the largest proletarian group in the Caucasus. The socialism and communism movements have risen accordingly. The "Baku Commune" was established here in 1917. It became the capital of the Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan in 1918, and the Soviet Socialist Republic of Azerbaijan was established in 1920. It is still the capital of Azerbaijan until today.
culture
Baku is the cultural center of Azerbaijan, and its cultural and artistic undertakings are relatively developed. There are many museums, theaters, and performance venues. In 2012, it also hosted the Eurovision Song Contest. The historical features of the Old City of Baku are well preserved. The Silwangsa Palace and Maiden Tower are world cultural heritages.
Life
Baku is developing rapidly. Of course, the price level is quite high (but the price/performance ratio may not be good), and the gap between the rich and the poor is also very large. However, the general attractions are not located in the poor areas. The consumption level of large shops, hotels, and famous restaurants in the downtown area is no less than that of the West. However, the slow pace of life in the old city of Baku does not seem to have been greatly affected, and the price levels of small food stores and small markets are relatively acceptable.
climate
As Baku is close to the Caspian Sea, it is warm in winter, with an average temperature of 4°C in January and 25°C in July.
arrival
aviation
railway
Bus
Minibus
Ferry
Travel around
drive
taxi
bicycle
Bus/mini bus
subway
railway
Baku trams are spread across several areas of the city and surrounding areas, includingSumgate; The fare is 1 manat.
on foot
Visitors can walk around the fountain square, boulevards and ancient city; as the city of Baku is very large, it is impossible to walk the whole city.
Language
See:
go sightseeing
Travel route
Activity
Shopping
currency
1 manat = 100 kopecks.
The Azerbaijani manat is the currency of Azerbaijan with denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100. In the past few years, the US dollar and manat were almost equivalent to 1.05, but in December 2015, affected by the sharp drop in crude oil prices, the manat was quickly depreciated to 1:1.55. There is a currency exchange window next to the baggage carousel at the airport, which can exchange five currencies: Euro, U.S. dollar, British pound, Russian ruble and Turkish lira. The exchange rate of manats in January 2017: 1 euro is approximately 1.9 manats, 1 US dollar is approximately 1.81 manats, 1 pound sterling is approximately 2.20 manats, 1 Russian ruble is approximately 0.03 manats, and 1 Turkish lira Approximately 0.46 manats.
Consumption
In recent years, with the rapid economic development of Afghanistan, the supply of goods has become abundant and abundant. There are many small supermarkets and farmer's markets in Baku. However, many daily commodities and food still need to be imported, and the prices are relatively high, ranking among the best in the CIS region. As for the more frugal travel, the daily budget can be controlled at around US$25-50.
diet
economy
| This entry uses the following price guidelines to indicate the price of a meal, including drinks: | |
| low | Below 10 manats |
| medium | 10 to 20 manats |
| luxury | 20 manats or more |
Mid-range
luxury
Nightlife
stay
economy
Mid-range
luxury
communication
network
postal
Safety
Baku is the political center of Azerbaijan, so there are many high-level officials, military, and confidential units. The old city of Baku is okay. After going out of the city, head to the east central government, west to the presidential palace, the prime minister's office and other places. Take pictures with attention to the surroundings. Make sure you can take pictures before you start. Public security is good in Baku, but pedestrians and vehicles basically do not have the concept of traffic rules. Even if some main roads in the city center are in good order, they may encounter high-speed or even high-speed turning vehicles. Pedestrians are more accustomed to running red lights. So be careful on the road. In addition, Azerbaijan now has a lot of money, so it is very common for foreigners to slaughter customers and blackmail, although the amount may not be large. Corruption in customs, immigration management, and police is no surprise. Also, because Azerbaijan is relatively closed and has serious conflicts with Armenia, it is necessary to avoid expressing different opinions on Afghan politics, especially concerning the Armenian issue.
Emergency contact number
- Ambulance: 103
- Fire Station: 101
- Gas emergency: 104
- Clock station: 106
- Police Station: 102
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