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Azerbaijan tourist information with details about travel to and around the country. Where to stay and what to see is made easier with insider tips and hand-selected Azerbaijan links, by dedicated editors and visitors to TravelNotes.org - The Online Guide to Travel.

Transcaucasia

Azerbaijan was a former republic of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Together with Armenia, and Georgia it forms a region known as Transcaucasia.

Countries neighbouring Azerbaijan are: Iran, Armenia, Georgia and Russia.

Azerbaijan Country Information

Although Azerbaijan borders Iran, the Azeris play their football in the European qualifying zone.

When you go to Azerbaijan, it doesn't feel like Europe at all.

Conflict flared in the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave of Azerbaijan, where most of the Armenian minority live, between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the late 1980s. Armenia gained control of the mountainous enclave in 1994 and 1995.

The least urbanised of the three Transcaucasian republics, Azerbaijan became an independent republic in 1991.

Karabakh Conflict:
A look at the history behind the conflict and some interesting places to visit in Karabakh.

Karabakh Culture:
A look at some of the famous people of Karabakh.

President of The Republic of Azerbaijan:
The online home of the top office in government.

National Holidays in Azerbaijan

January 1 - New Year's Day.
January 20 - Day of the Martyrs.
March 8 - Women's Day.
March 21 - Novruz Bayrami.
May 9 - Victory in WW II Day.
May 28 - Republic Day.
June 15 - National Salvation Day.
June 26 - Army and Navy Day.
October 18 - National Independence Day.
November 12 - Constitution Day.
November 17 - Day of National Revival.
December 31 - Day of Solidarity of Azerbaijanis throughout the World.

Baku

The capital of Azerbaijan is a port on the Caspian Sea, in close proximity to major oil fields.

The city was the seat of the Shirvan khans in the 12th century, then changed hands between the Persians and the Russians a couple of times.

Old Quarter

The old part of the city is of most interest to travellers.

Stroll through the narrow streets of the large fortress of Icheri-Shekher, with its mosques and a minaret dating from 1078. The 17th century khan's palace is now a museum.

Baku Diary:
Collection of articles giving a glimpse of City Life for the foreigner.

Baku Pages:
Includes some useful tips for visitors to Baku.

Baku Weather:
View a graphical weather forecast for the week ahead in Baku.

Accommodation in Baku

Hotels in Baku:
Find hotels in Baku with special online rates.

Visiting Azerbaijan

Try to visit the northern regions of Kuba, Shaki and Zakataly. The nature in these places is very beautiful and in Shaki you can visit the 18th century Shaki Khan's Palace; a World Heritage Monument.

Azerbaijan - The Land of Arts:
Covering history, architecture, carpets and music from Absheron, Shaki, Nakhchivan, Ganja, Lankaran, Guba and Garabagh.

Flying to Azerbaijan:
Timetable of major airlines serving Azerbaijan.

Map of Azerbaijan:
Showing district centres and provincial boundaries.

Nakhchivan

The Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic is rich in historical and artistic architectural monuments.

Sheki

Sheki is one of the oldest towns in Azerbaijan. Being the capital of the Sheki khanate, Sheki played an important role in the development of the Azerbaijan culture.

Skylife Travel:
Organises tours in Azerbaijan.

Tourism in Azerbaijan:
Suggested itineraries for visitors to Azerbaijan.

Xinaliq:
An ancient and remote Caucasian village high up in the mountains of Azerbaijan. While the village is largely untouched by tourism, there is a guest house there for those adventurous few who venture up into the mountains.

Azerbaijan Embassies

Azerbaijan Embassies Abroad

Embassy of Azerbaijan in Beijing: (China)
Qijiayuan Diplomatic Compound, Villa No. 4-2, Beijing, 100600, P.R.China.

Embassy of Azerbaijan in Moscow: (Russia)
Moscow 103009, Leontievsky Per. (Ul. Stanislavskovo) 16.

Embassy of Azerbaijan in Washington, DC: (USA)
2741 34th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008.

Embassies in Azerbaijan

Embassy of Italy in Baku:
Kichik Gala Street 44, Baku.

Embassy of Norway in Baku:
6-10 Vagif Mustafa-zade Kucesi, Baku.

Embassy of The United Kingdom in Baku:
45 Khagani Street, Baku.

Embassy of The United States of America in Baku:
83 Azadlig Prospect, Baku.

Language and Culture

The use of Russian is in decline and the official language of Azerbaijan is Azeri; a Turkic language of the Uralic-Altaic family.

Azeris are traditionally Muslims and Shiite Islam is experiencing a revival.

The Georgian, Armenian, and Slavic minorities are more likely to be Orthodox Christians.

Azeri Culture and Art:
Brief history of Azeri culture and art.

English-Azerbaijani Phrasebook:
Get acquainted with the language before you travel to Azerbaijan.

World Class Azeris:
Interviews with Azeris who excel in art, music and science..

Azerbaijan Travel Guides

Books on Azerbaijan Travel:
Browse Amazon's best-selling list of books on travel in Azerbaijan.