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Travel tips for Azerbaijan - what to prepare in advance and what to obey
1. Do not travel in Azerbaijan cities without documents. Documents will help you to negotiate with policemen and answer to their possible questions. By the way, local police are quite strict.
2. For the authorities of Azerbaijan, a visit to Nagorno-Karabakh, which is controlled by Armenia, is a crime. If you have a customs stamp from Armenia, be prepared to answer the questions whether you visited that region or no. Give only the negative answer!
3. Corruption is quite developed in the country, so tourists might face potential problems when entering the country or traveling in the countryside. The best advice here is to refrain from renting a car, walk more, and try to minimize crossing borders with neighboring countries.
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5. It is recommended to leave tips of up to 10% of the total if the service fee is not included in the total and it is not clearly stated in the receipt. A typical reward for porters is 5-10 manats.
6. When calling a taxi, specify the exact price in advance, so there is no misunderstanding when the ride is over. If you call a taxi using a taxi service, there is no need to leave a tip. It is possible to pay with local currency only in this case.
8. Surprisingly, food is cheaper in supermarkets than in Yasil Bazaar. This is particularly true about traditional sweets. The quality will be equally high in both shops and bazaars.
9. The hospitality of Azerbaijani people is famous far beyond the borders of the country. A refusal to drink tea can greatly offend locals. Do not offend hospitable hosts and spend ten minutes drinking tea with them!
10. Azerbaijan doesn’t have high criminal records, so it is a relatively safe country for tourists. However, do not forget about basic safety rules, such as keep an eye on your belongings, do not leave kids alone, and so on.
11. Local exchange offices can refuse to exchange worn out and torn banknotes. The same rule applies to old dollars issued before 1992.
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13. When visiting mosques and other religious landmarks, tourists shouldn’t wear shorts and clothing with open shoulders.
14. Standard European sockets are adopted in Azerbaijan. Check the electrical appliances that you plan to take beforehand and buy adapters if necessary.
15. If you find it hard to endure heat, it is better to refrain from visiting Azerbaijan during the second half of summer. The temperature is nearly 40°C during this time of the year. 
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