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Country Name

Azerbaijan

Country Code

AZ

Country Calling Code

+994

Country Profile

A virtual guide to Azerbaijan. The former Soviet republic is an independent state since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. The country is situated in southwestern Asia with the Great Caucasus Mountains to the north. Historically, the name Azerbaijan refers to a larger region that formed part of Persia (Iran). Azerbaijan is bordered by the Caspian Sea in east, by Iran in south, by Armenia in west, and Georgia and Russia in the north. The Azeri autonomous republic of Nakhchivan forms an enclave within the Republic of Armenia, in a narrow part in west it borders Turkey. Its highest mountain is Bazarduzu Dagi with 4,485 m. With an area of 86,600 kmē the country is slightly larger than Austria or slightly smaller than the U.S. state of Maine.

Capital Name

Baku

Languages

Azerbaijani 89%, Russian 3%, Armenian 2%, and other 6%.Literacy: 97%.

Country Currency

Azerbaijan Manat-AZN

Time Zone

UTC +4h (DST in Summer +5h)

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the right

Population

9.7 million (in 2016)

Country Area

86,600 kmē (33 774 sq. mi.)

Place to Visit

Baku, Azerbaijan Icheri Seher Absheron National Park Mud Volcano Naftalan Oil Resort Gobustan National Park Caspian Sea Shirvan National Park Nabran Sheki City Yanar Dag – Flaming Hillside Baku Boulevard Ateshgah Fire Temple Yanar Bulag Astara

News

Reporters Without Borders ranks Azerbaijan 163 out of the 180 countries included in the 2016 World Press Freedom Index official website. BBC states that Azerbaijan's impressive economic performance over the past two decades has not been matched by the development of free media. Mainstream media offer little scope for rigorous reporting of government activity or debate about policy. Azertac State information agency, official news from Azerbaijanian government. Azerbaijan State-owned Azerbaijan news (in Azeri). News.Az English language news from Azerbaijan. 525-ci Q?zet Azerbaijan news (in Azeri).

Art Culture

Geology Institute of Azerbaijan (GIA) GIA is a leading organizations in the fields of Azerbaijan geology study and development of new fundamental trends in geoscience. Caspian Sea Environment Programme The CEP's mission is to assist the Caspian littoral states to achieve the goal of environmentally sustainable development and management of the Caspian environment for the sake of long-term benefit for the Caspian inhabitants. Environmental movement in Azerbaijan Site with comprehensive information about the main environmental problems of Azerbaijan.

Economy Business

Azerbaijan's high economic growth has been attributable to large and growing oil and gas exports, but some non-export sectors also featured double-digit growth, including construction, banking, and real estate. Oil exports through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline, the Baku-Novorossiysk, and the Baku-Supsa pipelines remain the main economic driver, efforts to boost Azerbaijan's gas production are underway. National Bank of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan's central bank. United States - Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce The site provides also information about Azerbaijan.

Transport

Discover Azerbaijan: accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, skiing, hiking, climbing, cruising, diving, tours and much more. Azerbaijan Airlines AZAL, the Baku based National Air Company. Azerbaijan Railways Azerbaijan Railways is one of the successors of the Soviet Railways, it is headquartered in Baku. (in Azeri and Russian) Visit Azerbaijan Azerbaijan's official tourism portal. Azerbaijan International Magazine An independent magazine with issues related to Azerbaijanis around the world. A to Z of Azerbaijan Encyclopaedic index of Azerbaijan related information. Cities: Baku Official website of the city. Ganja Site about the city of Ganja.

Tourism

Azerbaijan Airlines AZAL, the Baku based National Air Company. Azerbaijan Railways Azerbaijan Railways is one of the successors of the Soviet Railways, it is headquartered in Baku. (in Azeri and Russian)

Education

Azerbaijan Academy of Sciences Official website of with information about the academy. Baku State University Azerbaijan's "number one" university. Khazar University Khazar University is a leading academic institution of Azerbaijan, established in 1991. Western University Western University is one of the leading universities in the country, a private, non-profit officially recognized educational institution, founded in 1991 at Baku.

Visa Process

NOTES FOR AZERBAIJAN TOURIST VISAS: Maximum Stay: 30 days May not be obtained upon arrival This embassy is open only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays TOURIST REQUIREMENTS FOR AZERBAIJAN VISAS: Currently we can only process Azerbaijan business visas. Tourists should apply themselves for an e-visa. One completed Azerbaijan visa application online Two passport type photos Physical passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page Non-USA passport holders must provide a copy of green card or US Visa and I-94 One copy of flight itinerary One invitation from Azerbaijan host if applying for more than one entry One Allied Passport & Visa order form Save to your desktop before typing.

Additional Information

Type: Republic. Constitution: Approved in November 1995 referendum. Independence: 30 August 1991 (from Soviet Union). Climate: Dry, subtropical with hot summers and mild winters; forests, meadows, and alpine tundra in the mountains. Natural resources: Petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, nonferrous metals, alumina. Agriculture products: Cotton, tobacco, grain, rice, grapes, fruit, vegetables, tea, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats. Industries: Petroleum and natural gas, petroleum products, oilfield equipment; steel, iron ore; cement; chemicals and petrochemicals; textiles. Imports - commodities: machinery and equipment, foodstuffs, metals, chemicals

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