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Mövzu: Baku capital of Azerbaijan
Fənn:İngilis dili
Müəllim: Miriyeva Aynur
Tələbə: Qasımlı Ləman
Qrup: KİM 2303B
Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, lies on Absheron Peninsula along the western shore of the Caspian Sea.
It is the largest urban center of the Caucasus and with over two million residents, Baku is home to more
than twenty percent of Azerbaijan’s total population. The city consists of twelve main districts and
forty eight municipalities, which include nearby islands and the industrial settlement of Neft Daşları (Oil
Rocks).
Summers in Baku are hot and dry with little rain. In July and August, the average daily temperature
hovers around 26°C. Winters in Baku are humid and relatively cold, with significant snowfall some years.
In January and February, the average daily temperature drops to around 4.3°C.
Throughout the year, strong air streams gust across Baku, leading to its nickname "The City of Winds."
Baku's official name may also be related to the windy weather; it is said to be a combination of the
Persian words bad and kube meaning "blown upon by mountain winds."
How Do You Get To Baku?
Azerbaijan's main arrival point, Heydar Aliyev International Airport, has direct connections with almost
thirty countries. It is served by airlines such as Aeroflot, Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways,
FlyDubai, Lufthansa and many others. The airport offers a city shuttle service running every thirty
minutes from 6 am to 10 pm, and every hour from 11 pm to 5 am. You can also order a taxi or Uber. At
Orexca, we offer complementary pick-up and drop-off services for our clients.
You can reach Baku by land, as well. There is a long distance train from Baku to the capital of Georgia,
Tbilisi, in addition to buses and marshrutkas which connect both cities. Expect the ride to last up to
sixteen hours, including time spent at the border. If you are looking for a more comfortable way of
commuting that would also include sightseeing, Orexca runs multi-country tours involving private car
transfers across Georgia and Azerbaijan.
An irregular ferry connection across the Caspian Sea links Baku with Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan and
Turkmenistan. The conditions are rough, and the crossing takes up to two days. Thus, we recommend it
only for the most adventurous travelers.
Important: Due to a complicated political situation, the border between Azerbaijan and Armenia is
closed. It is impossible to travel to Baku directly from Yerevan or any other Armenian city.
Language
The official language of Azerbaijan is Azerbaijani or Azeri. However, many Baku citizens are bilingual.
Russian is widely spoken, particularly by the older generation, and many young people speak at least
basic English. You should not have any problems communicating in simple English at most public
venues in areas popular among tourists.
Currency
The national currency of Azerbaijan is the manat. Typically, you can get 1.7 manat for 1 USD. Money can
be exchanged in local banks and small exchange offices found all across the city. Please bear in mind
that it may not be possible to pay with an international credit or debit card in small shops and
restaurants. Make sure to always carry some cash with you, especially smaller notes. Credit cards
issued by Bank of America do not work in Azerbaijan.
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