🎓 For Students:

• Known for strong education in oil engineering and medicine.
• Top Universities: Baku State University, ADA University, Azerbaijan Medical University.
• Popular Fields: Energy, IT, Medicine, International Relations.
• Scholarships: Government and university-based options for international students.

✈️ For Visitors:

• Visa: eVisa available via ASAN Visa system.
• Popular Destinations: Baku, Gabala, Sheki, Ganja, Naftalan.
• Best Time to Visit: April–June and September–October.
• Transportation: Extensive road and rail links, Baku Metro, and domestic flights.

💼 For Professionals & Expats:

• Work Visa: Required, typically sponsored by an employer.
• Key Sectors: Oil & Gas, Energy, Tourism, Construction, IT.
• Cost of Living: Moderate; Baku is the most expensive city.
• Business Etiquette: Formal, respect for hierarchy and punctuality valued.

🏞️ Tourism & Culture:

• Known as the “Land of Fire” for its natural gas flames and fire temples.
• Famous Attractions: Flame Towers, Old City (Icherisheher), Gobustan, Caspian Sea Boulevard.
• Major Festivals: Novruz Bayram, Grape Festival, Baku Jazz Festival.
• UNESCO Sites: Gobustan Rock Art, Historic Centre of Sheki with the Khan’s Palace.

📌 Quick Tips:

• Currency: Azerbaijani Manat (AZN).
• Timezone: AZT (UTC+04:00) — no DST.
• Emergency Numbers: 102 (Police), 103 (Ambulance), 101 (Fire).
• Electricity: 220V, 50Hz; plug types C and F.