Azerbaijan As a center of huge cultural heritage, Azerbaijan, which is located in the South Caucasus region between Europe and Asia, has many historical, cultural and natural attractions that attract visitors from around the world who go for the purpose […]

Azerbaijan

As a center of huge cultural heritage, Azerbaijan, which is located in the South Caucasus region between Europe and Asia, has many historical, cultural and natural attractions that attract visitors from around the world who go for the purpose of enjoying a unique mixture of places and beautiful landscapes with recreational opportunities and health treatments, and as soon as The visitor places his foot on the Azerbaijani lands, visitor will notice the great similarity with Turkey in customs, traditions and sometimes food, so if you have ever visited Turkey, you will not feel much  difference in Azerbaijan; it is one of the Turkish countries that previously gained independence from Turkey and gained By its sole rule to its regions. However, despite this, “the land of fire” remains a link between ancient historical empires, and a large oil field was the cause of many wars on its land.

The unique location of Azerbaijan in southwestern Asia, on the Caspian Sea, provides many tourism experiences for visitors to do, whether it is in the city or the impressive wilderness. Van Baku, the capital, offers you many cultural and historical monuments that tell the story of the Azerbaijanis, in addition to shopping, relaxation, entertainment, and fine dining opportunities, in addition to a trip to the beautiful mountain city of Sheki, the Naftalan spa, in addition to the historical city of Ganga and Khimmaz of nature The scenic that is worth discovering.

Facts & Information’s

• Azerbaijan is one of six independent Turkish countries in the Caucasus region in Eurasia.

• It is located at the crossroads between Eastern Europe and Western Asia, and is bordered by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to the south.

• Azerbaijan is a country with a majority ethnic Turkish and religious Muslim state officially secular and a unified republic with an ancient cultural and historical heritage.

• Azerbaijan was the first attempt to establish a democratic and secular republic in the Islamic world

• Baku is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, but the largest city on the Caspian Sea coast and in the entire Caucasus region.

• Baku is located on the southern shore of the Absuran Peninsula, and it consists of two main parts: the city center and the ancient walled city 

• Baku is divided into eleven Rayon and 48 districts. These areas include those established on the islands located in the Bay of Baku, and the town of Oil Rocks (Azerbaijani: Neft Daşları) constructed on artificial piles in the Caspian Sea, 60 km (37 miles) from the mainland of Baku.

• The old city, in addition to the Qasr Al-Sharwan Shah, or Al-Shrwanshahan, and Fortress of the Virgin, was included in the list of World Heritage sites in 2000 AD Lonely Planet’s Lonely Planet guide ranks Baku among the ten best locations in the world for tourists to enjoy a noisy night life
  The city is considered the scientific, cultural and industrial center of Azerbaijan, and many companies, factories and institutions have taken center from it, such as SOCAR, which is among the hundred strongest companies in the world.

• Baku has occupied this position since ancient times and has become increasingly important as a regional economic center after the oil was first extracted there in 1847.

 

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