Azerbaijan

SHORT INFORMATION

Geography of Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia, straddling Western Asia and Eastern Europe. It lies between latitudes 38° and 42° N, and longitudes 44° and 51° E.

SHORT INFORMATION

Money of Azerbaijan

Azeri New Manat (AZN)= 100 gopik. Notes are in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 AZN. Coins are in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5, 3 and 1 gopik.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

New Year in Azerbaijan

The New Year celebration is a family holiday although often held together with friends.