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Azerbaijan is in a strategic location between East and West, and was once a major stopover on the Great Silk Route. It was subsequently the subject of many empirical battles, the last of which was by the former USSR. However, all of these battles have left their mark, some more pleasing than others. Azerbaijani architecture went through many different stages over the centuries, but the lasting legacies belong to the medieval period, especially the Maiden Tower, the palace of the Shirvan shahs in Baku, and at the Apsheron Peninsula there are several fine medieval castles. One of the country"s most pleasant surprises is the capital"s ornately decorated subway stations which are its most recent architectural marvels. Despite not being a big country, in Azerbaijan you will find an incredible 9 out of the world"s 11 climatic zones, which lends itself to a variety of activities, including hiking, and thermal spas. A popular pastime in Azerbaijan as is meeting friends in the chaykhanas (tea houses). Azerbaijan"s number one export is oil and there are already many agreements in place with foreign firms for long-term oilfield development, and in anticipation of an oil bonanza the capital Baku is fast becoming a boomtown.
GPS GPS: 40 22 N, 49 53 E
Shopping Hours Shopping Hours: Mon-Sat: 09.00-20.00
General Information Capital: Baku Area: 86,600 km2 Population: 8.896.900 (1Aprile 2009) Electricity: 220 volts, 50Hz. IDD: +994 Timezone: GMT +4 Hrs (all year)
Language Language: Azerí, Russian, Armenian, Kurmanji, Talysh
Government Government: Democratic Republic
Religion Religion: Muslim, Chíita, Russian Orthodox, Armenian Orthodox
Health Health: Malaria, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Hepatitis A and B, Abdominal Typhus. Danger of Rabies
Currency Currency: Azerbaijan Manat (AZM) 1.00 = 100 Gyapik
Exchange Rate Exchange Rate: AZM 10"000 = USD 2.31 = EUR 1.9 9 = GBP 1.15 = CHF 2.78
Traffic Traffic: Traffic drives on the right. Minimum age 18 years.
Driving License Driving License: International license
Climate Climate: The climate is almost tropical in summer in the lowlands, where the winters are warm but with cold spells. In the mountains winters are cold and snowy.
Mobile Network Mobile Network: GSM 900
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