Azerbaijan is a celebrated Turkic state beautifully nestled in the Caucasus of South-eastern Europe. Azerbaijan shares borders with Georgia, Turkey, Armenia, Iran, Caspian Sea coastline and Russia.
Landscape in Azerbaijan:
Azerbaijani covers border area of about 2,648 kilometers. The coastline in Azerbaijan covers an area of 800 kilometers. Azerbaijan’s territory extends more than 400 kilometers from north to south and 500 kilometers from west to east. The largest lake in Azerbaijan is Saris.
There are 3 mountain ranges in Azerbaijan namely:
The Greater Caucasus
Lesser Caucasus
The Talysh Mountains
Weather in Azerbaijan
The Weather in Azerbaijan remains warm and dry during April to October. During July and August, the weather in the hilly areas in Azerbaijan remains pleasant. The Weather in Azerbaijan is not extreme. During the winter season, you can witness colder and wetter days. Snowfall in high altitudes can be witnessed.
Facts about Azerbaijan:
- The capital city of Azerbaijan is Baku
- Currency of Azerbaijan Azerbaijani manat
- Azerbaijan covers an area of 86,600 square kilometers
- The main religion of Azerbaijan is Islam
Some of the well-known Tourist Destinations in Azerbaijan:
- Gance
- Mingechivir
- Naftalan
- Lankaran
- Nakhichevan City
- Sheki
- Sumqayit
- Xachmaz
- Baku
Airports in Azerbaijan:
- Akstafa Airport
- Heydar Aliyev International Airport
- Belokany Airport
- Ganja Airport
- Lenkoran Airport
- Nakhichevan Airport
- Yevlakh Airport
Holidays in Azerbaijan:
- New Year
- Victory Day
- Republic Day
- Day of National Salvation of Azerbaijan People
- Novruz Bayram
- Day of Military Forces of Azerbaijan Republic
- State Sovereignty Day
- Constitution Day
- Women’s Day
- National Rebirth Day
- Solidarity Day of World Azerbaijanis
- Gurban Bayram
- Ramzan
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