Azerbaijan Travel Facts
The Basics
Country: Azerbaijan
Where is it: Azerbaijan is located in southwestern Asia, bordering the Caspian Sea, between Iran and Russia, with a small European portion north of the Caucasus range.
Why do people go here: Azerbaijan is known for its embroidered textiles. Once part of the Great Silk Route, there are numerous historical sites of interest. The Temple of the Fireworshippers, medieval castles and neolithic rock drawings are all popular draws for tourists.
What are the main entry points: Flying into Baku is recommended as train travel is limited and subject to both delays and robberies.
Currency used: Azerbaijani manat
Country Code for Phones: 994
Area codes for Major Cities: Baku 12
Religion: Muslim 93.4%, Russian Orthodox 2.5%, Armenian Orthodox 2.3%, other 1.8%
Population: 9 million
Ethnic Breakdown: Azeri 90%, Dagestani 3.2%, Russian 2.5%, Armenian 2%, other 2.3%
Government: Republic
Languages: Azerbaijani (Azeri) 89%, Russian 3%, Armenian 2%, other 6%
Travel Information
Major Cities: Baku
Attractions: Bronze Age petroglyphs, carpets, Baku
Accomodation: Cheap Hotel Links
Tourism Office locations and links: Tel. No. +994 (12) 492 8713 or www.azerbaijan.tourism.az
Tips for Visiting
Off-the-Beaten-Path: Nabran, Baku, Small villages
Health Issues: Malaria can be found in the summer in the southern areas. Cases have been reported in the suburbs of the capital, Baku. Numerous terrorist bombings have occurred in the country in the past few years, especially along the Armanian border.
When to go: Avoid the winter season, as it is chilly and rainy. Also, the Muslim holy month of Ramadan occurs during this time, and may not be the best time for non-Muslims to visit.
Specific Events/Holidays: Founding of the Democratic Republic of Azerbaidzhan, 28 May (1918)
Getting Around: Private taxis are taken by most visitors in Baku as roads are in poor condition. Buses are the best way to get from city to city.
Good to know: Avoid travel near the Armenian border as terror attacks tend to occur in this region.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into Azerbaijan is the Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
Need more information?: Check out the Azerbaijan travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
Did you like this article?
Share it
Place a comment| Now you can also comment with your Facebook Account |
Rate this story
Follow Us
Subscribe to the BootsnAll articles RSS feed
Related articles found in:
Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan Nutz and Bolts, eastern europe, Eastern Europe Nutz and Bolts, Europe, Europe Nutz and BoltsRead similar items found across the BootsnAll Travel Network:
Worldwide with Wee-Cheng #55: Baku, Azerbaijan: Short Foray in Boom Town – Baku, Azerbaijan
Looking for an excuse to not participate in the usual holiday stuff around your own area? Jennifer Miller has 8 interesting alternatives that could take you somewhere unusual and fun.
[Read more]
What do canned peas have to do with travel? Jon Wick explains how a dinner conversation about peas reminded him about one of the most important lessons of traveling.
[Read more]
If you haven’t yet been to a proper German Christmas market, you are missing out. Fortunately you don’t even have to go to Germany, so Andy Hayes lists 7 of the best choices that might be easier to reach.
[Read more]
Travel always has the potential to get expensive, but it’s also true that many of the world’s best attractions are free. Cherrye Moore chooses 5 unique and free attractions here in the USA.
[Read more]
Art museums are fine for some people, but how much can they tell us about weird food items? Deanna Hyland takes us on a tour of 9 museums dedicated specifically to unusual eats.
[Read more]
