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AZERBAIJAN, REPUBLIC OF

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Countrywide Info
Universal Time Zone (+/- GMT, CET, UTC)	4
International Country Code	994
IDD International Prefix	0
NDD National Prefix	8

Country Currency

Azerbaijian Manat (AM) = 100 gyapik. Notes are in denominations of AM100,000, 50,000, 10,000, 1,000, 500, 100 and 50.

Currency Restrictions

The import and export of local currency by non-residents is prohibited. Foreign currency must be declared on arrival, and export is limited to amount declared on arrival.

Public Holidays Observed

New Year’s Day – 1 January
Day of the Martyrs – 20 January
Women’s Day – 8 March
Novruz Bayramy (Persian New Year) – 21 March
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Victory Day – 9 May
Republic Day – 28 May
Day of National Salvation – 15 June
Army and Navy Day – 26 June
End of Ramadan – October
Day of Independence – 18 October
Constitution Day – 12 November
Day of National Revival – 17 November
Feast of Sacrifice – December
Day of Azeri Solidarity – 31 December

Muslim festivals are timed according to various phases of the moon and the dates given are approximations.

Main Religions

Shi'ite Muslim, Sunni Muslim, Russian Orthodox, Armenian Orthodox

Languages Spoken

Azerbaijani (Azeri). Some Russian and Armenian spoken.

Customs Allowance
and Regulations

Although the majority of Azeris are normally Shia Muslims, alcohol is widely available

Health Information

Malaria risk in summer in southern lowland areas. Rabies, cholera, hepatitis A, B and E are prevalent. Diphtheria outbreaks have been reported.

What to Wear	Women should dress modestly, especially if visiting rural areas.
Countrywide Communications	Internet Dial-up access has been available since 1991. The main problem restricting internet expansion is the poor condition of the telephone network. Most lines are analogue with few digital lines. There's also an acute shortage of telephone lines for residential use, and inadequate connections to many rural locations. The government is doing some improvements, mainly in the Baku area, often using 2nd hand equipment from Turkey. Internet access prices are also a problem, but these are falling sharply. International postal services are sometimes disrupted and delays can occur. Parcels should be registered or sent by courier to alleviate the possiblity of loss.
Tourist Information	Due to unrest in Azerbaijan there is some risk to travellers. Avoid demonstrations and public gatherings.
Embassies	Embassy of Greece in Baku, Azerbaijan Kichik Gala Kuc. Malaya Krepostnaya ul. 86-88 Icheri Sheher 370004 Baku Telephone:+994 12 920119 or 920175 or 924680 Fax: +994 12 924835 Email: greekemb@azeurotel.com Indian Embassy in Azerbaijan Oktay Karimov Street 31/39 Narimanov District 370 069 Baku Telephone: +994 12 474186 Fax: +994 12 472572 Email: eibaku@adanet.az Embassy of Italy in Baku, Azerbaijan 44, Kichic Gala Kuchesi (Icheri Sheher) Baku Telephone: +994 12 975133 Fax: +994 12 975202 Web Site: http://www.ambitalbaku.com Email: ambbaku@azeuro.net Honorary Consulate of the Royal Netherlands in Baku 3001, Tbilisi Avenue OSCAR Business Center Baku AZ1102 Telephone: +994 12 448 24 24, 430 24 24 Fax: +994 12 431 05 88 Web Site: http://www.nlconsulate.az/ Email: nlconsulate@nlconsulate.az Embassy of Turkey in Baku Hagani Kucesi No. 27, Baku.Â Baku Telephone: +994 12 98 8133. Fax: +994 12 98 83 49 Email: bakube@artel.net.az
ITF Contacts	Independent Trade Union of Marine Transport of Azerbaijan Republic (ITUMT) Nefteiler Str 4 Baku 370004 Telephone: +994 12 910728 Fax: +994 12 914 770 Email: ark@azerin.com
STCW Contact	Department of Communication and Transport Azerbaijan State Caspian Shipping Company M. Rasulzade 5 Baku 370005 Telephone: +994 12 498 7822 Fax: +994 12 498 7813 E-mail: info@ardda.gov.az
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