The State of Azerbaijan, situated at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, is renowned for its tourism and travel, located between the State of Armenia and the Caspian Sea, that is, to the southwest of the continent of Asia, and its capital, Baku, sits on the Absheron Peninsula in the Caspian Sea, and the total area of Azerbaijan is estimated at about 33,400 square kilometers.
Mountainous areas constitute half of Azerbaijan's land area, and the most prominent physical features in the areas bordering Georgia and Iran are the undulating hills on the subtropical southeastern coast, and these hills are filled with tea plantations, lemon and orange groves, and in the south as well as mineral springs, many mud volcanoes, the valleys of Mount Kobustan near the capital, Baku, and some coastal areas that are located twenty-eight meters below sea level.
Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, located on the Caspian Sea, enjoys moderate weather, and the average temperature is 25 degrees Celsius in July, and drops to 4 degrees Celsius in January, and in general, the climate is continentally variable in the territory of the state, that is, it is cold in winter and hot in summer, dry in low-lying areas, and cold and rainy in the highlands.
Tourism in Azerbaijan
The most famous tourist sites in Azerbaijan are the burning mountain (Yanar Dag), known as the 'burning mountain,' is located on a slope overlooking the Caspian Sea contains a glowing natural fire, a fire that has been continuously burning due to the area's rich natural gas reserves, a phenomenon that has lasted for centuries, and next to this it is thought that Azerbaijan got its name from the fire, Finar Dag in the local language means the land of fire.
Travel to Azerbaijan depends on what travel is and the motivation for it, but if tourism is meant, you must know some things about the country and there are many Arabic, English and even Turkish sites that guide you to important tips before traveling to Azerbaijan, perhaps the most important of which is in short: Azerbaijan is a safe country and there are no problems in traveling to it.
You can travel to Azerbaijan in all seasons according to your desires, if you love winter and snow, December through February would be wonderful, and if you love summer, March is special in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan is characterized by many handicrafts such as carpets, and any visitor to this country should bring a number of beautiful and handmade souvenirs. Azerbaijan has many tourist sites. Azerbaijan is one of the countries experiencing economic growth despite difficult global conditions.