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Holidays Azerbaijan  -  Travel information Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijani Republic, in the Caucasus with an east coast on the Caspian Sea.

Provinces in Azerbaijan [ rayonlar / Rayonu ]: Abseron, Agcabadi, Agdam, Agdas, Agstafa, Agsu, Astara, Balakan, Barda, Beylaqan, Bilasuvar, Cabrayil, Calilabad, Daskasan, Davaci, Fuzuli, Gadabay, Goranboy, Goycay, Haciqabul, Imisli, Ismayilli, Kalbacar, Kurdamir, Lacin, Lankaran, Lerik, Masalli, Neftcala, Oguz, Qabala, Qax, Qazax, Qobustan, Quba, Qubadli, Qusar, Saatli, Sabirabad, Saki, Salyan, Samaxi, Samkir, Samux, Siyazan, Susa, Tartar, Tovuz, Ucar, Xacmaz, Xanlar, Xizi, Xocali, Xocavand, Yardimli, Yevlax, Zangilan, Zaqatala and Zardab

Cities in Azerbaijan : AliBayramli, Ganca, Lankaran, Mingacevir, Naftalan, Saki, Sumqayit, Susa, Xankandi and Yevlax

Autonomous republic : Naxcivan Muxtar Respublikasi

Azerbaijan, sometimes considered as a part of Europe, borders Russia in the north, Georgia, Armenia, in the west and Iran in the south.

Capital City Azerbaijan: Baku / Baki


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Car Rentals Azerbaijan

 Holiday Autos -   
Holiday Autos offers the best fully inclusive car hire prices. Get cheap car hire quickly and securely online with holidayautos.co.uk, the experts in online car rental.

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Hotels / Hostels

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 TFTHostels  -  Seach all hostels, book the cheapest
Hostels, Budget Hotels, Apartments, Guesthouses, B&B, and Campsites.
Hostel search engine. Search all Hostels, find the cheapest. Compare rates, reviews and recommendations. Check availability, specs and location. Book the hostel of your choice by visiting the hostel booking website.

 Allrussianhotels.com
Gateway to over 100 bookable hotels in Russia, Ukraine, Baltic States and countries of the former Soviet Union and CIS.

National Parks

The flora and fauna of Azerbaijan are rich and varied. There are 16 nature reserves and more than 28 forest reserves and haunting farms

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

 

 Bestway Tours  -  The Caucasus - A cultural tour of Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia
The tempestuous history and diverse geography of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan are intertwined. The snow-clad Caucasus and Black Sea once formed a trade route with ancient Greece. Later on, the Arabs, Ottoman Turks and Mongols ravished these little known lands.
 Stantours
 Regent Holidays
Download the brochure. Then call, fax or email one of their specialists to discuss your ideas for your holiday. They will go through your plans, make suggestions, etc. Next they prepare your personalised, detailed itinerary complete with a quotation.



Inbound Tourism

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Weekend Tours

Travel Guides Azerbaijan / Related books

Azerbaijan Travel Guides [ amazon.co.uk ]

Azerbaijan with Georgia -  Mark Elliott
Illustrated throughout with colour photographs and maps, this guide to Azerbaijan, with a section on neighbouring Georgia, includes a full historical background, cultural tips, visas, where to stay and where to eat, plus comprehensive information for motorists.
Paperback 368 pages (June 1, 2004); Publisher: Trailblazer Publications; Language: English; ISBN: 1873756798
Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan - Lonely Planet -  by Tom Masters, Richard Plunkett
Paperback 296 pages (July 2004); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
 Historical Dictionary of Azerbaijan by Tadeusz Swietochowski 
Hardcover | 160 Pages | Scarecrow Press
In the Shadow of Aliyev: Travels in Azerbaijan -  Jason Thomson
Paperback 224 pages (April 1, 2005); Publisher: D H Books; Language: English; ISBN: 1898948739

Transport / How do I travel to Azerbaijan

 Baku Airport

 

 
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 Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights 
Flight tickets Azerbaijan / Price comparison possible

 Baku Metro 

 Maps International  -  Maps of Azerbaijan  
Mapsinternational.co.uk is one of the largest map shops online.
 Map Azerbaijan [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castaeda Library - Map Collection ]
 Map of Baku and surroundings
Asia Road Map: Caucasus, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan Map[ Amazon.co.uk ] 


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 Travel Insurance - online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 Tourist Board  -  Ministry of Tourism Azerbaijan

 Government  -  President of the Republic of Azerbaijan 

 Baku / Baki  -  Capital City of Azerbaijan
Located on the southern shore of the Apsheron Peninsula. Its history dates back to 1st millennium BC.
Baku is the place of an important fire temple of the Persian religion of Zoroastrianism which was prevalent in the whole region in the older times. For most of its history Baku was an integrated part of Persia.
The basis of Baku's economy is petroleum. The existence of petroleum has been known since the 8th century . By the 15th century oil for lamps was obtained from surface wells. Commercial exploitation began in 1872,
 Baku  -  Walled City of Baku
The walled city of Baku became in December 2000 the first location in Azerbaijan classified as World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

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 AliBayramli
 Ganca
 Lankaran
 Mingacevir
 Nabran  -  situated on Caspian seacoast in northern part of Azerbaijan.
It is famous for their beautiful landscape including forests, beaches and thermal waters (some of them contain sulphuric hydrogen)
 Naftalan
 Saki
 Sumqayit
 Susa
 Xankandi
 Yevlax

 Absheron peninsula
 Caravanserai  -  Inns in Baku [ Caravanserai complex ]
The Bukhara Caravanserai with its medieval courtyard served as a medieval inn and tavern in the 15th century while the Multani Caravanserai (left) dates to the 14th century. Both inns were presumably built and used by merchants traveling by camel caravan from Bukhara (present-day Uzbekistan) and Multan (India). Both have since been converted into restaurants which serve traditional Azerbaijani cuisine.
 Fountain Square
 Hajinski Residence
In front of the Maiden's Tower towards the sea is the palatial residence of Issa-bey Hajinski (1862-1918) who was a famous oil baron, nobleman and public figure during the Oil Boom. The building was constructed in approximately 1912. In November 1944, Charles de Gaulle stayed there as guest while traveling through Baku on his way between Paris and Moscow.
 Ichery Shahar  -  Fortress Walls  -  see Icheri Sheher - The Heart of Baku
From Nizami Square, walk left through the double arches of the Fortress Wall. The original wall formed a rampart, and was constructed by King Manoucher II (1120-1159). Since then, it has been reconstructed. The wall encircles the most ancient part of Baku called "Ichari Shahar" (Inner City), and preserves the image of a medieval Oriental citadel.
 Palace of the President
 Royal Palace of Sheky Khans
Built in 1762 without a single nail and is one of the marvelous monuments of its epoch.
 Shirvanshahs' Palace [ Absheron peninsula ]
 Yanardag Flaming Mountain, burning with an eternal flame fed by the underground naphtha and gas.
 Zoroastrian Temple of Fire Ateshgyah
Fire worshippers temple, which for centuries has been a center of worship.

 University  -  Nakhchivan State University
 University  -  American University

 Aktsiya [ Bakoe ] ru
 Ayna az
 Baku Today [ Bakoe ] en
 Bizim Esr [ Bakoe ] az
 Virtual Monitor [ Bakoe ] az ru
 Xeber.net [ Bakoe ] az
 Yeni Msavat az

 Azer Taj - official information agency
 Magazine - Azer.com - International magazine
 Magazine - Weekday Magazine - Azerbaijan

Cuisine - Azerbaijan Recipes / Cooking

The Cuisine of the Caucasus Mountains: Recipes, Drinks and Lore from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Russia - by Kay Shaw Nelson
Synopsis : People of the Caucasus are noted for a creative and masterful cuisine that cooks evolved over the years by using fragrant herbs and spices, and tart flavours such as lemons and sour plums. With healthy yet delectable ingredients like pomegranates, saffron, rose water, honey, olive oil, yoghurt, onions, garlic, fresh and dried fruits, and a variety of nuts, these 184 authentic recipes provide many delicious options. The literary excerpts, legends, and lore sprinkled throughout the book will also enchant every reader.
Paperback 272 pages (May 2002); Publisher: Hippocrene Books, Inc
 National Cookery
Roast Iamb, kidneys, heart, liver, guts and chicken separately but serve mixed. Dress with coiled onions and herbs.

History of Azerbaijan

Independence: 30 August 1991 (from Soviet Union)

 Timeline Azerbaijan - BBC - Tijdlijn Azerbeidjaan
In 1828 Turkmanchay treaty between Russia and Persia divides Azerbaijan into two. The territory of what is now the Azerbaijani Republic becomes part of the Russian empire while southern Azerbaijan is part of Persia
In 1988 The Nagorno-Karabakh region seeks to become part of Armenia. Ethnic Azerbaijanis begin to leave Karabakh and Armenia and ethnic Armenians leave Azerbaijan. Go to the timeline for more information.

 Nagorno Karabakh - Wikipedia
A part of Azerbaijan controlled by Armenian military as a de facto independent republic (Nagorno-Karabakh Republic - NKR). The NKR's sovereign status is not recognized by any country in the world.
 NKR
 NKR USA - NKR Office in Washington, DC

Music, Culture & Entertainment

Musically Azerbaijan is closely linked to Persian culture.

Most Azerbaijanis are Shia Muslim.

 Azer Music - Music Box of Azerbaijan
 Music of Azerbaijan - Wikipedia
 Nizami Museum of Literature
This museum features historical samples of written literature.
 Cultural and arts of the Azerbeidjan Republic
Museum, theater, bibliotheek, monumenten, architectuur, muziek, media enz.
 Hajibeyov.com - famous composer
 The Azerbaijan Musical Instruments - By Majnun Karimov
It's the first book ever to document what Azerbaijani traditional instruments look like and how they are made. The book is in three languages - Azeri, English and Russian. Beautiful coffee table edition. CD ROM to see and hear instruments being played. Click photo for more details.
This beautiful volume includes a personal description descending the path that Majnun took to reconstruct some of these instruments, plus a description and photos of 28 traditional instruments. They include Percussion: Laggutu, Goltug Naghara, Jura Naghara, Boyuk Naghara, Gosha Naghara, Gaval, Daf and Dumbak. Wind instruments include: Ney, Balaban, Zurna, Tulum, Tutak and Garmon. String instruments include: Gopuz, Choghur, Chagane, Rubab, Barbat, Shirvan Tanbur, Chang, Rud, Santur, Saz, Tar, Kamancha, Ganun and Ud.
Published by Yeni Nasil Publishing House: Baku (Printed by Mega in Turkey) 2003. Hard bound with CD ROM. ISBN 9952-24-024-4, full color, 184 pages.Boxed.

Web Portals / Search Engines / Directory

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