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Azerbaijan: things to know

Azerbaijan is a country bordered by the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus, straddling Asia and Europe. The capital, Baku, is famous for the medieval fortress of the Old City.

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The Azerbaijan Fact Sheet

  • Country: Azerbaijan
  • Area: 86,600 km²
  • Capital: Baku
  • Population: 8,120,000 inhabitants
  • Language: Azerbaijani
  • Religion: majority Muslim/Shia
  • Form of government: Presidential Republic
  • Major cities: Baku, Ganja, Sumqayit

Useful Information about Azerbaijan

  • Currency: Azerbaijani manat
  • International dialing code: +994
  • International vehicle registration code:  AZ
  • Driving side: right
  • Entry documents Passport: required together with a visa
  • Required vaccination: No, but it is mandatory to have insurance coverage including medical expenses
  • Electric current: 220V/127
  • Unit of measurement: metric decimal
  • Time zones: +3
  • Fixed-date holidays:  May 28 national holiday
  • Climate: The climate is temperate, with four seasons like in Italy. During summer, temperatures range from 28 to 35 degrees Celsius, while in winter it rarely falls below zero. The capital, Baku, has a humid climate and is affected by winds which can be very strong and cold during winter.
  • Transport: urban and suburban buses are generally very crowded and do not offer sufficient safety guarantees due to poor maintenance and the old age of the vehicles. The same limitations, both in terms of vehicle age and service reliability, affect the Baku metro, which does not have many branches but connects the main points of the city. Taxis are numerous
  • Airports: Baku
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