Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is located in the Caucasus, on the shore of the Caspian Sea. The population of the country is slightly more than 7 million people. It borders with Iran, Russia, Georgia and Armenia.

Azerbaijan is the only Muslim state in the Caucasus. Therefore, many architectural monuments of Azerbaijan bear the features of Islamic architecture. Mosques, fortresses, houses and churches are all created in a special style of the Middle East.

The capital of Azerbaijan, Baku, is a large industrial city and a port on the Caspian Sea. In Baku there is the sight, which is considered to be the main attraction of Azerbaijan - the Maiden Tower. There is a legend according to which the girl who saved Baku from capturing and destruction has fallen in love with the murdered by her leader of enemy forces and being unable to cope with the grief committed suicide by jumping out of the window of the tower on the sword.

At a relatively small territory of Azerbaijan there are wonderful conditions for ecotourism. Unique fauna with over 12 000 species of animals and birds is better to observe in the National Parks of Azerbaijan - Girkan or Shirvan reserves. In Shirvan Park there is a wonderful opportunity to see amazing animals like goitered gazelles in their natural habitat.

The recreation on the Caspian Sea, tours of the ancient cities of the country, mountaineering and much more Azerbaijan is ready to offer its guests. Tours to Azerbaijan will be a pleasure for the traveler and would get him closer to the ancient and full of attractions Caucasus.