the crime
The security conditions are very good to a large extent, especially in the city of Baku, and Azerbaijanis are generally hospitable and generous people. However, there are risks of being exposed to fraudulent operations, and according to security reports, foreigners and visitors are rarely exposed to such crimes. However, it is advised to be careful and put Store valuables in a safe place, and avoid crowded public places, especially public transportation.
Traveling by land
Driving cars in Azerbaijan does not pose any risk for visitors, as there is a modern internal road network, even in some rural and mountainous areas, and the lighting lamps in urban areas work well. There are no lighting poles on the highways that connect the cities, so Caution should be exercised during night driving.
The way Azerbaijan drives cars can be described as good, and road accidents in Azerbaijan are the least among neighboring countries, thanks to the efforts made by the traffic police forces. It is advised not to come into contact with the other party and wait until the policemen arrive to separate the two parties.
An international driving license issued by your country must be obtained so that the visitor can drive cars in Azerbaijan.
Mass transportation vehicles are available between Azerbaijani cities. They are mostly buses owned by individuals, but they generally operate during the day until midnight.
Caution must be exercised while driving in rugged mountainous areas as well as roads located in the north and west of the country during the winter due to the accumulation of snow on the roads.
Cruises
The cruise sector is not very widespread in Azerbaijan, but short cruises can be made.
Swimming on sea beaches
The lack of sewage networks and stations in some coastal areas may cause pollution of the water of the beaches surrounding these residential communities, so please avoid places crowded with vacationers, and it is recommended to go to the beaches located in the north of the country.
Medical advice
Medical services in remote and rural areas are available, but not in good condition. Therefore, you must always keep a first aid kit, an international health insurance certificate, and a sufficient amount of money to deal with any emergency that may occur, God forbid.
It is not recommended to use tap water in hotels and other accommodation for drinking, as it may cause some gastrointestinal disorders, so please drink natural or bottled mineral water.
natural disasters
Floods
Some low-lying areas in the capital and areas located on the banks of waterways are exposed to the risk of flooding during the heavy rain season due to insufficient rainwater drainage networks in the capital and various regions of the country.
Earthquakes
Azerbaijan is located in a semi-active seismic zone, and the country is exposed to mild earthquakes ranging between 4-5 degrees on the Richter scale, but earthquakes in their broad sense rarely occur, but they may occur. The last major earthquake was in the year 2000 AD, when it recorded 6.8 degrees on the Richter scale. .
Money
Most credit cards can be used to pay for hotels and supermarkets, please keep a reasonable amount of cash for daily dealings with taxi drivers and small shops.
ATM machines are available in Baku and other cities.
Currency exchange offices are only available in banks, or the bank on duty on weekends and holidays, which causes severe crowding in them. Therefore, it is better to change currencies in banks during official working days, and please avoid changing currencies from unauthorized people who are present in the streets.
It is not recommended to deal in Euros and US dollars.
