Azerbaijan

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Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan

Baku, sometimes spelled as Baki or Bakou, is the capital, largest city, and largest port of Azerbaijan and the Caucasus region. It is located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, that projects into the Caspian Sea. The city consists of two principal parts: the downtown and the old Inner City (21.5 ha).

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Medicine in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan's health care system was one of the least effective in the Soviet republics, and it deteriorated further after independence.

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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.