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Useful tipsUseful info You can find some useful tips for Azerbaijan here.GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION AND POPULATION Azerbaijan is situated in Front Asia, in the east part of Caucasus. The republic borders with Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Turkey and Russia, its total territory is 86.600 sq. km. The population is 8 million people. VISAS They are short-term (from 3 days to 3 months) and long-term (up to one year). The directions are business and tourist visas. They are registered through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. CLIMATE The country is located at the turn of mild and subtropical zones; therefore, the climatic conditions are van ous. The average temperature in mid-January fluctuates from +3" to -6?.C and in July-August it reaches +30?-35" C. The number oi sunny hours reaches 2900 a year. Precipitation is tew. CLOTHES From May to September, the population of the seashore regions wear light summer clothes, in winter- warm raincoats and jackets. LANGUAGE The state language is Azeri, besides; the overwhelming majority of the population fluently speak Russian, many of them understand and speak Turkish, Persian, Georgian and other languages. In the hotels, bars and company offices, English is prevalent. ALCOHOL BEVERAGES In all the restaurants and bars, alcohol beverages are served. In addition, those wishing to drink can get them in numerous markets without exception. PHOTOGRAPHY Usual photography and video-shooting (except the subway-metro) are allowed, however, while making a film of strangers by the rules of politeness is recommended to ask for. WORK HOURS The weekend is usually considered to be Saturday and Sunday (mainly for the state offices), though many stores and supermarkets work every day. The beginning of the workday is at 8.00-9.00 o'clock, trade objects dose at 21.00-23.00 o'clock, the restaurants and bars considerably late. CURRENCY The national currency is manat (m). 1 US$ = 4.920m. The exchange of any currency is carried out in the banks or numerous exchange offices. The banks usually work from 10.00 to 17.00-18.00. CREDIT CARDS In the hotels, big trade centers and supermarkets, international credit cards and US dollars are accepted. In small stores and restaurants cash is paid (as a rule in manats). TRADE DEALS It is allowed to argue about the prices in the markets; it is a usual phenomenon. The salesmen compromise in many cases. COMMUNICATION Telephone communication is fulfilled without a problem. The hotels have a direct international code link as well as the accompanying office facilities: faxes, telexes, computers, internet and others. Internet services are also rendered in numerous private agencies. The tokens for the use of public phones are sold in the subway and news-agencies. MASS MEDIA Along with the Azen newspapers and magazines, there are periodicals in English and Russian, and a lot of Russian publications ELECTRICITY The power in the power grid is 220/240 V 50 Hz. WATER Tap water is safe for drinking, but in the hotels and restaurants spring water is mainly used in plastic bottles or boiled water. MEDICAL SERVICE The first medical aid is usually free. There are also private paid medical clinics and services, doctors that can speak a foreign language. In the chemists' there is a big choice of medicaments and most of them are open 24 hours. TRANSPORT The public transport is presented by Baku metro and numerous minibuses. At any time of the day, you can use the services of private taxis, which will take you to the needed point in Azerbaijan. It is better to establish the price in advance. CUSTOMS RULES The import quota allows to bring three liters of spirits and three boxes of cigarettes and the presence of technical passport is necessary for the owner of transport means. The export of black caviar must not exceed 600gr. For the goods and objects of art, having cultural and historical value, it is necessary to have a permit of a complying Ministry of Azerbaijan. THE GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION AND POPULATION Azerbaijan is situated in Front Asia, in the east part of Caucasus. The republic borders with Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Turkey and Russia, its general territory is 86.600 sq. km. The population is 8 million people. VISAS They are short-term (from 3 days to 3 months) and long-term (up to one year). The directions are business and tourist visas. They are registered through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. CUMATE The country is located at the turn of mild and sub-tropical zones; therefore, the climatic conditions are various. The average temperature in mid January fluctuates from +3' to -6?.C and in July-August it reaches +30"-35? C. The number sunny hours reaches 2900 a year. Precipitation is few. CLOTHES From May to September, the populations of the seashore regions wear light summer clothes, in winter- warm raincoats and jackets. LANGUAGE The state language is Azeri, besides the overwhelming majority of the population fluently speak Russian, many of them understand and speak Turkish, Persian, Georgian and other languages. In the hotels, bars and company offices, English is prevalent. ALCOHOL BEVERAGES In all the restaurants and bars, alcohol beverages are served. In addition, those wishing to drink can get them in numerous markets without exception. PHOTOGRAPHY Usual photography and video-shooting (except the subway-metro) are allowed, however, while making a film of strangers by the rules of politeness is recommended to ask for. WORK HOURS The weekend is usually considered to be Saturday and Sunday (mainly for the state offices), though many stores and supermarkets work every day. The beginning of the workday is at 8.00-9.00 o'clock, trade objects close at 21.00-23.00 o'clock, the restaurants and bars considerably late. CURRENCY The national currency is manat (m). 1 US$ = 4.850m. The exchange of any currency is carried out in the banks or numerous exchange offices. The banks usually work from 10.00 to 17.00-18.00. CREDIT CARDS In the hotels, big trade centers and supermarkets, international credit cards and US dollars are accepted. In small stores and restaurants cash is paid (as a rule in manats). TRADE DEALS It is allowed to argue about the prices in the markets; it is a usual phenomenon. The salesmen compromise in many cases. COMMUNICATION Telephone communication is fulfilled without a problem. The hotels have a direct international code link as well as *he accompanying office facilities: faxes, telexes, computers, internet and others. Internet services are also rendered in numerous private agencies. The tokens for the use of public phones are sold in the subway and news-agencies. MASS MEDIA Along with the Azeri newspapers and magazines, there are periodicals in English and Russian, and a lot of Russian publications. ELECTRICITY The power in the power grid is 220/240 V 50 Hz. WATER Tap water is safe for drinking, but in the hotels and restaurants spring water is mainly used in plastic bottles or boiled water. MEDICAL SERVICE The first medical aid is usually free. There are also private paid medical clinics and services, doctors that can speak a foreign language. In the chemists' there is a big choice of medicaments and most of them are open 24 hours. TRANSPORT The public transport is presented by Baku metro and numerous minibuses. At any time of the day, you can use the services of private taxis, which will take you to the needed point in Azerbaijan. It is better to establish the price in advance. CUSTOMS RULES The import quota allows to bring three liters of spirits and three boxes of cigarettes and the presence of technical passport is necessary for the owner of transport means. The export of black caviar must not exceed 600gr. For the goods and objects of art, having cultural and historical value, it is necessary to have a permit of a complying Ministry of Azerbaijan. |
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