Azerbaijan 🇦🇿

Republic of Azerbaijan

Population » 9.9 million (2017)
- Less than 15 yo: 22.6%
- More than 65 yo: 6.3%
Major languages » Azeri, Russian
Major religion » Islam
Life expectancy » 72 years (men), 79 years (women)
Main exports Ú Oil, oil products
Currency » Azerbaijani manat

Area » 86,600 sq km (33,400 sq miles)
Located in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia, at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
Bound by the Caspian Sea and Caucasus Mountains, which span Asia and Europe.
- East of the European Union.
- Many consider Azerbaijan an Asian country while others claim it to be part of eastern Europe.

Other travellers advise to register with the Immigration office if you stay longer than ten days in Azerbaijan. Failing to do so could lead to heavy fines.
Baku is famed for its medieval walled Inner City
- Baku is the Caucasus largest city
- Within the Inner City lies the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a royal retreat dating to the 15th century, and the centuries-old stone Maiden Tower, which dominates the city skyline.
- Qobustan – ancient petroglyphs, south of Baku
Stepanakert, originally called Vararakn, is the capital and the largest city of the de facto Republic of Artsakh, a disputed republic that has no international recognition and deemed part of Azerbaijan
Sheki » a beautiful city in a forest mountain setting

The land border between Azerbaijan and Armenia is closed.
Obtain and keep safe customs document for the vehicle upon entry.
- Required to turn them over when you leave.
When leaving, there is an import tax ($6 dollars for one motorbike).
Baku, Azerbaijan to Aktau, Kazakhstan – Caspian Sea Ferry Crossing
- $80 per person // $300 for the car // Dogs are free (2018)
- 30 hour crossing
- Irregular crossing. When it’s full. When the weather is good.
Border officials are known to confiscate drones.
- They may offer the option for you to keep your drone if you return immediately to the country you came from. (ie Georgia)