Sống ở thành phố dầu lửa Baku - thủ đô Azebaijan

Chào AE,
Tềnh hềnh là mình nhận được lời mời sang làm việc ở BaKu - thủ đô của Azebaijan. Tuy nhiên thông tin về thành phố này khá bí ẩn và mình cũng chẳng có bạn bè hay bà con gì sống ở đây bao giờ nên hiện vẫn chưa tham khảo ai được.
Baku là một thành phố dầu mỏ nghe nói cũng tầm cỡ về trữ lượng và sản lượng. Vậy trên 4rum có bác nào từng sống hoặc du lich tới đây rồi thì chia sẻ với.
- Cuộc sống ở đây thế nào?
- Chi phí ra sao?
- Kinh nghiệm khác nếu có.
Xin cám ơn.

 

@hoangtu: Ý là ngài nhắc tới viện Corall hả ?
Mình hỏi là sống ở Baku thế nào cơ, do vậy phải là cao nhân nào đã đặt chân tới đó thì mới chia sẻ được.

 

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General Background

Azerbaijan is a country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. It is located at the crossroads of Western Asia andEastern Europe. It has borders with Iran and Turkey to the south, Russia to the north, Georgia to the north-west and Armenia to the west. It is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east. The total area is 86,6 thousand square km with a population of about 9 million. Its capital is Baku, situatedon the coast of the Caspian Sea.

Language

The official language in the Azerbaijan is the Azerbaijani. Russian and English are also used.

Local Time

The local time in the Republic of Azerbaijan in June is GMT+5 hrs.

Currency and Exchange Rate

The manat (code: AZN) is the currency of Azerbaijan. It is subdivided into 100 qepik. Coins denominated inqepik, which had not been used from 1993 onwards due to inflation, have been reintroduced with redenomination. Banknotes in circulation are: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 manat. They were designed byAustrian Robert Kalina, who was also responsible for the design of the current euro banknotes. The official exchange rate: 1USD = 0.8035 AZN (as of 8 April 2010). The exchange rates can be found in the web site of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (www.nba.az )Hard currency can be freely exchanged at banks, exchange bureau and in major hotels (08:00 to 20:00 hrsMonday to Sunday).

Telecommunications

Azerbaijan has a fully digitized telephone network of high quality. Private operators offer mobile phone services, through GSM and CDMA. Internet access is available in major hotels.

Electric Current

Electric current has the following specifications: Voltage: 220 Frequency: 50 Cycles

Baku City

Baku or Baky (Baki), is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan. The population is estimated at more than 2 million. The city is close to major petroleum fields near the border with Iran, and oil refining is its chief industry.

The first historical reference to Baku dates from AD 885, although archaeological evidence indicates a settlement there several centuries before By the 11th century AD, Baku was in the possession of the Shirvan-Shahs, who made it their capital in the 12th century.

The core of present-day Baku is the old town, or fortress, of Icheri-Shekher. Most of the walls, strengthened after the Russian conquest in 1806, survive, as does the 90-ft (27-m) tower of Kyz-Kalasy (Maiden's Tower, 12th century). The old town is highly picturesque, with its maze of narrow alleys and ancient buildings. These include the palace of the Shirvan-Shahs, now a museum, the oldest part of which dates from the 11th century. Also of the 11th century is the Synyk-Kala Minaret and Mosque (1078-79). Other notable historic buildings are the law court (Divan-Khan), the Dzhuma-Mechet Minaret, and the mausoleum of the astronomer Seida Bakuvi.

Around the walls of the fortress, the regular streets and imposing buildings of modern Baku rise up the slopes of the amphitheatre of hills surrounding the bay. Along the waterfront an attractive park has been laid out. Most industrial plants are located at the eastern and southwestern ends of the city. Greater Baku, divided into 11 districts, encompasses almost the entire Apsheron Peninsula and 48 townships. Among these are townships on islands off the tip of the peninsula and another built on stilts in the Caspian Sea 100 km from Baku.

Baku has a beautiful seaside promenade along the Caspian Sea. Its length is about 3km and offers a great view of the city. Azeri call it "Bulvar" the Boulevard. One can get on a boat ride or sit at one of the outdoor cafes or teahouses. There is amusement park for children and a huge Wheel of Fortune for adults. It is great to have a walk on the Boulevard to see the impressive fountain like Geyser in the sea with the height of 130m. The Boulevard starts from the Palace of Hand Games in Azneft and finishes with the Sea Port by the Liberty Square.

Wheather The historical average temperature in the capital, Baku, in the second half of June is 25° C (77° F).

Working Hours

In Azerbaijan, the official working hours are as follows: 09:00 to 18:00 hrs Monday to Friday (with one hour lunch break).

 

Cảm ơn bác Noname về những thông tin wiki.
Các bậc cao nhân ai đã sống ở Baku xin vui lòng chia sẻ giúp thông tin xem mức sống ở Baku ra sao?
Chính trị rồi xã họi thế nào (có phân biệt chủng tộc, hay chính sách gì đặc biệt không?)
Xin cám ơn