Azerbaijan

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.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Non-alcoholic Drinks in Azerbaijan

The national drink is chay (tea), which is drunk Turkish-style from small tulip-shaped glasses. It is normally taken with sugar but no milk.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Culture of Azerbaijan

The cultural heritage of Azerbaijan is grand and distinctive. Since Azerbaijan used to be a part of Persian and Turkic states its cultural development was greatly influenced by those. It is particularly noticeable in literature and music.