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understand and speak Turkish, Persian, Georgian and other<br />

languages. In the hotels, bars and company offices, English<br />

is prevalent.<br />

Visas<br />

The duration of a visa can be either short-term (from 3 days to 3<br />

month) or long-term (up to one year) and are categorized as either<br />

bus<strong>in</strong>ess or tourist visas. They are registered through the M<strong>in</strong>istry<br />

of Foreign Affairs.<br />

Currency<br />

The national currency is <strong>Azerbaijan</strong>i manat (AZN). 1US$ equaled<br />

approximately 0,82 AZN <strong>in</strong> 2008. Exchange of any currency is<br />

carried out <strong>in</strong> banks or numerous bureau de change. Banks usually<br />

work from 10.00 to 17.00-18.00.<br />

Credit Cards<br />

In hotels, big trade centres and supermarkets, <strong>in</strong>ternational credit<br />

cards and USD are accepted. In small stores and restaurants cash<br />

is paid (as a rule <strong>in</strong> local currency).<br />

Communication<br />

The telephone communication system is effective and mobile<br />

coverage is extensive. Hotels have direct <strong>in</strong>ternational dial<strong>in</strong>g<br />

codes <strong>in</strong> addition to related bus<strong>in</strong>ess facilities; fax, computers,<br />

<strong>in</strong>ternet etc. Internet services are also rendered <strong>in</strong> numerous<br />

<strong>in</strong>ternet cafes <strong>in</strong> Baku and ma<strong>in</strong> cities. Public phones are rare.<br />

Mass Media<br />

Along with <strong>Azerbaijan</strong>i newspapers and magaz<strong>in</strong>es local newspapers<br />

<strong>in</strong> English and Russian are available. Foreign English press is<br />

available <strong>in</strong> large hotels and by subscription.<br />

GENERAL INFORMATION<br />

1USD 0.801AZN<br />

1EURO 1.129AZN<br />

1GBP 1.162AZN<br />

1RUB 0.027AZN<br />

*as of december 30, 2008<br />

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