The live cameras will show you many interesting sites in and around Azerbaijan, which is located in the South Caucasus geographical region between Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
Azerbaijan shares borders with Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia and Turkey to the west, and Iran to the south. To the east, Azerbaijan has a 713-kilometer (443-mile) stretch of Caspian Sea coastline.
Azerbaijan has a diverse cultural element, traditions, and landmarks that reflect a rich combination of many societies from neighbouring countries that developed in the country over centuries.
Baku, the capital, is a popular tourist destination, with fascinating buildings in the Old City, well-preserved defensive walls, superb contemporary architecture, and beautiful Caspian Sea shores.
The city of Ganja is a well-known tourist destination, with many religious buildings, museums, and the archaeological site of the ancient city of Ganja. Also worth seeing are the scenic mountain villages such as Sheki and Quba that lie on hillsides.
The Gobustan National Park, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is one of the most popular natural attractions. Mud volcanoes, prehistoric monuments, and petroglyphs can be found here.
For an adventure in the stunning Caucasian mountains, you can count on the mountain ski resorts, namely Tufandag Mountain Resort and Shahdag Mountain Resort.
This country provides top-quality health care and spa resorts. The most well-known is Naftalan Resort, which was established in 1873 and is still an important part of Azerbaijan's cultural heritage today.
Population: estimated 10,3 million people
Capital: Baku
Other major cities: Sumgait, Ganja, Lankaran
Religion: Muslim
Climate: mainly subtropical climate
Main attractions: Baku, Caucasian mountains, mud volcanoes and petroglyphs at Gobustan National Park, Lake Masazir (pink lake)
