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BAKU- THE CAPITAL AND MIND-BLOWING CITY OF AZERBAIJAN

Overview

Getting bored? Pack your bag and plan a trip to Baku, Azerbaijan to remove this boringness. Baku is a low-lying national capital and the largest city of Azerbaijan. It is one of the most beautiful world’s cities that are located at the joint of Europe and Asia. the city’s name itself defines the city completely, as Baku means “a city of wind”. Baku is the cultural as well as the industrial city of Azerbaijan which has been playing essential amt in the development of the country’s GDP rate. It is the largest industrial center of Azerbaijan where the concentration of ancient oil fields and modern drilling floating units are commonly found. Today, the city has an estimated population of about 9 million people. Currently, the city has 30 museums, 7 theatres, and 11 institutions that you can visit whenever you wish to.

Climate

The climate of Baku is influenced by the local steppe. Throughout the year, we see very minimum or no rainfall at all. The annual average temperature in Baku is 15° C. July is the driest as well as the warmest month of the year with no rainfall and an average temperature of 26°C. While February is the coolest month of the year with an average temperature of about 4°C only. Overall temperature variation in Baku is 22°C. As there is almost no rainfall at all, hence you can visit the city at any time. However, visiting the country in the months of December to March will be a good choice.

Transportation

Being a capital and the largest city of Azerbaijan, the city offers an impressive range of public transportation means. To get around the country, you can use the metro, buses, and taxies. The metro system is only available in Baku that runs from 06:00 to 24:00. While the local buses are an inexpensive way to travel in Baku. you can find the schedules of buses at the bus stops. Furthermore, the city has a large taxi system commonly used for private travel. The city also has an international airport named as Heydar Aliyev International Airport.

Top-Level Hospitals

Currently, the city is suffering from several infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS and Chronic Respiratory Diseases. To overcome and recover from these diseases, many hospitals, clinics, and medical centers are located in the country. These hospitals and clinics offer a fully hygienic and clean environment in every department. Some of these hospitals are internationally accredited by JCI and awarded with many certificates. Here is the list of top-rated hospitals and medical centers in Baku:

• 5A Dent Esthetic Dental Clinic
• Stimul Hospital
• Republican Treatment & Diagnostic Center
• International SOS Baku Clinic
• Central Customs Hospital
• Caspian Hospital
• Baku Health Medical Center
• Central Clinical Hospital
• Mediland Hospital
• Klinika Nigar  

Destinations
Want to plan an international trip? Just contact the Global Patient Transfer team. We will help you to find out the best place of your choice. After getting the required medical services and treatment, International patients or tourists can visit the following places in Baku to spend some precious time:

1. Shirivnashah’s Palace
2. The Maiden Tower
3. Martyrs Lane & Flame Tower
4. City Boulevard
5. History Museum
6. Mud Volcanoes
7. Heydar Aliyev Center
8. Ateshgah Temple
9. Gobustan National Park
10. Yanar Dagh