According to the Lonely Planet's ranking, Baku is also among the world's top ten destinations for urban nightlife. The city is the scientific, cultural and industrial centre of Azerbaijan. Many sizeable Azerbaijani institutions have their headquarters there, including SOCAR, one of the world's top companies.
The Baku International Sea Trade Port is capable of handling two million tons of general and dry bulk cargoes per year. In recent years, Baku has become an important venue for international events. The city is renowned for its harsh winds, which is reflected in its nickname, the "City of Winds".
More information is available on Wikipedia. This week our tour over major cities continues with a visit to Baku or Baki. A port on the west coast of the Caspian Sea, the city is close to major petroleum fields near the border with Iran, and oil refining is its chief industry.
Once in Baku, be sure to try bozbash minced meatballs served in broth, dovga sour-milk soup, mouth-watering Baku baklava and shah-pilaf, a flavoured rice dish cooked in a paper-thin flatbread. The peculiar Azerbaijani qutab, a flatbread stuffed with cheese, herbs, pumpkin or meat, is a cheap and tasty snack that will revolutionize your idea of fast food. Baku has a few exclusively vegetarian restaurants, plus a selection of European and Indian cafes, pizzerias and upscale restaurants that can provide customers with a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes.
Although local cuisine tends to be meat-heavy, options such as fresh salads, vegetarian qutab and dovga are good options for vegetarian travellers wishing to experience the authentic tastes of Baku. In central Baku are many cozy cafes and teahouses serving up famous Azeri tea, various types of coffee and irresistible pastries.
Many teahouses are quite affordable so that even budget travelers can enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee or fragrant tea in the cozy atmosphere of central Baku. Starbucks and other world-famous coffee shops can also be readily found. Travel in Baku has never been easier, as the capital offers several types of affordable and highly developed public transportation that make it possible to move from point A to point B in a quick and comfortable manner.
Buses in Baku run from to On average, expect to wait for your bus for minutes. Bus travel in downtown Baku costs only 0. Older types of public transport, including minibuses, were substituted with modern, comfortable buses in , and the city continues to provide advanced public transport for city commuters.
The Baku Metro includes 25 stations divided into the red, purple and green lines. You will need to purchase a special card to use the metro — a one-use metro card can be used for a single ride, while a reusable plastic pass can be refilled as needed and used repeatedly.
The plastic card costs 2 manat roughly 1. Regardless of the length of the trip, each time you swipe to get on the subway, 0. You can easily order a taxi with a quick phone call or an app on your phone. Keep in mind that in bad weather or during rush hour, fares may increase.
Most apps or taxi call centres also offer services in English. The rental price depends on the make and model of the car. Payment is accepted in cash or by credit card.
A highly developed network of bicycle rentals makes Baku accessible on two wheels and is a particularly convenient option if you wish to explore the kilometer-long Baku Boulevard.
Often the rental price includes a bike lock so that you can easily leave it on the street if you decide to head indoors. Active development of bike paths and the installation of bicycle parking spots began in Baku in The fastest and most convenient way to get to Baku is by plane. In the airport terminal received an honorary 4-star category. The airport provides free Wi-Fi, luggage lockers, cafeterias, waiting areas and a VIP room, a pharmacy, first-aid post, mother-and-child room and a Duty Free zone, in addition to many other services.
You can get from the airport to the city either by taxi or by a comfortable bus that runs frequently. You can also get to Baku by land using buses or long-distance trains. It is very convenient to travel to the capital of Azerbaijan from Tbilisi, the capital of neighboring Georgia. The distance between Baku and Tbilisi is covered in hours, including time spent at border control. The official language of Azerbaijan is Azerbaijani, a Turkic language which you will hear widely spoken on the streets.
Since Azerbaijan was part of the Soviet Union, most of the older population can also speak fluent Russian. The longitude of the country is This point is positioned on the border between Azerbaijan and the Eurasian country of Georgia.
To the south, Azerbaijan's furthest point is on the border that Azerbaijan shares with Iran. The Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic is a territory in the western part of Azerbaijan and it is home to the country's westernmost point as well. The population of Azerbaijan is about 9,, people, as of The country's total area comes to 33, square miles. The population density is roughly people per square mile. Where is Azerbaijan in the World?
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