Azerbaijan (ili Azerbaijan) is a country located at the intersection of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, also known as Transcaucasia. It borders Russia in the north, Georgia in the north-west, Armenia in the west and Iran in the south. In the south-west, Azerbaijan has access to the Caspian Sea. Historically, Azerbaijan has a rich and beautiful history, progressing through different periods of conquest and cultural influence. In 1991, the country gained independence from the Soviet Union. Zametnymi doposprimechatelnostiami Azarbayjona yavlyayutsya old city Baku with its medieval architectural heritage, oil towers on the Apsheron peninsula, Gyandja – the second largest city, Sheki with historical palaces and unique architectural structures and others.
Population
10.14 million
Capital
Baku
Language
Azerbaijan
Currency
Manat
Time Difference
GMT+4
Best Time
APRIL-JULY
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Why Azerbaijan?
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1. Untouched nature
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2. Ski resort Shahdag
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3. Baku – Caucasian Paris
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4. Mud volcanoes
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5. Delicious national cuisine
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6. Rich history
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What to do in Azerbaijan?
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1. Breakfast in the old town
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2. Walk around the city of Sheki
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3. Dive into healing oil
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4. Admire the modern wonders of Baku
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