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COMMERCIAL/ ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL: Baku
GEOGRAPHY
Azerbaijan is situated in the Caucasus region of Euroasia. It has a total land area of approximately 86,600 square kilometers.
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 8.4 Million. Muslims account for about 93.4% of the population.
CLIMATE
The average annual temperature is 14–15 °C (57–59 °F). The temperature declines with proximity to the mountains, averaging 4–5 °C (39–41 °F) at an altitude of 2,000 meters (6,600 ft), and 1–2 °C (34–36 °F) at 3,000 meters (9,800 ft).
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Azerbaijani is the official language.
English and Russian are used in education and communication.
Lezgian, Talysh, Avar, Georgian, Budukh, Juhuri, Khinalug, Kryts, Rutul, Tsakhur, Tat, and Udi are all spoken by minorities.
LOCAL TIME
UTC +4 hrs
Summer UTC +5 hrs
BUSINESS HOURS
Government: 9 AM to 4 PM
General: 9 AM to 5 PM
HOLIDAYS
Independence Day: May 28th
Spring Festival: March 19-27
Army and Navy Day: June 26
Muslim Festivals (based on the lunar calendar):
Id-ul-Fitr
Id-ul-Adha
CURRENCY
Azerbaijani Manat
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police/ Emergencies: 102
Ambulance: 103
Fire: 101
Introduction to Azerbaijan
The natural and cultural attractions of Azerbaijan make it an attractive destination to visit. It is also one of the most important and the largest country Eurasian continent. The capital city of Baku has turned into a highly developed and modern city but still has retained its historic character with numerous historical buildings and monuments.The culture of Azerbaijan resembles that of Turkey with a Persian and Russian influence. The architecture in the country is a typical combination of east and west. There are several ancient architectures in the country including the Maiden Tower and Palace of the Shirvanshahs in the historic center of Baku.
One of the most ancient monuments in Baku is Gobustan popular for its rock carvings.
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Bibi-Heybat Masjid in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan
The Bibi-Heybat Masjid is a historic masjid in the city of Baku. Originally built in the 13th century, the masjid was restored in 1997. Featuring a blend of Islamic and Shirvan style architecture, the masjid has 2 minarets and three domes.
