Azerbaijan

Located at the crossroads of southwest Asia and southeastern Europe, Azerbaijan offers not only unique customs and endless attractions, but also safety and warm hospitality. One of the fastest-growing Islamic countries, it was also the first Islamic nation to declare itself a democratic, secular Republic, the country's unique blend of East and West, past and present, attracts many visitors. Baku, the capital city, with a mix of modern skyscrapers and historic buildings, Gobustan, a collection of ancient rock engravings, or petroglyphs, that date back over 5,000 years , Guba,a mountainous region with cultural diversity, including a pottery village and local markets ,Shamakhi and Gusar,Popular areas for winter sports and alpinis are areas of attractions to visit.