Tourism in Azerbaijan - Quiz
Tourism in Azerbaijan
  • 1. In what year was the Gobustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve established?
A) 1999
B) 1980
C) 2007
D) 1966
  • 2. How many petroglyphs are located in the Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape?
A) Less than 1,000
B) Approximately 5,000
C) Exactly 40,000
D) More than 6,000
  • 3. In which year was the Gobustan site inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) 2010
B) 1966
C) 2007
D) 1999
  • 4. What geological feature is found in Gobustan besides rock carvings?
A) Lava tubes
B) Mud volcanoes
C) Glacial valleys
D) Active geysers
  • 5. The Palace of Shaki Khans is located how far from Baku?
A) 246 kilometres
B) 32 kilometres
C) 4 kilometres
D) 1,505 kilometres
  • 6. Which architect designed the Heydar Aliyev Center?
A) Tufandag Architects
B) Shaki Khan
C) Nizami Ganjavi
D) Zaha Hadid
  • 7. What is the primary theme of the murals in the Palace of Shaki Khans?
A) Prehistoric hunting scenes
B) Stories of the Caucasus mountains
C) Modern abstract shapes
D) The poetry of Nizami Ganjavi
  • 8. Which district is home to the Tufandag mountain resort?
A) Shaki
B) Baku
C) Qusar
D) Gabala
  • 9. What is the significance of the Shahdag Mountain Resort?
A) It is Azerbaijan's first ski resort
B) It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
C) It is the oldest reserve in the country
D) It houses the Mountain Sports Club headquarters
  • 10. When was the Mountain Sports Club (MSC) established?
A) 2000
B) 1966
C) 2007
D) 1999
  • 11. At what altitude is the village of Lahij located?
A) 4,243 metres
B) 1,505 metres
C) 2,500 metres
D) 3,000 metres
  • 12. Which village is situated at the foot of Mount Shahdagh?
A) Gabala
B) Laza
C) Shaki
D) Lahij
  • 13. What is the total area of the Gobustan site?
A) 6,000 hectares
B) 1,330 hectares
C) 537 hectares
D) 246 hectares
  • 14. What type of artistic elements decorate the exterior of the Palace of Shaki Khans?
A) Marble sculptures
B) Gold leaf carvings
C) Dark blue, turquoise and ochre tiles
D) Stained-glass murals only
  • 15. What features are included at the Tufandag resort?
A) Mud volcanoes and ancient caves
B) Ancient burial grounds
C) Art museums and poetry galleries
D) Cable car, skiing, and an entertainment center
  • 16. Since which decade has tourism been an important sector of the Azerbaijani economy?
A) 2000s
B) 1980s
C) 1990s
D) 1970s
  • 17. According to the Center for Economic and Social Development, what is Azerbaijan's rank in tourism competitiveness out of 148 countries?
A) 50th
B) 10th
C) 39th
D) 25th
  • 18. Which football club jerseys were sponsored by Azerbaijan to promote tourism?
A) Chelsea FC
B) Atlético Madrid
C) Real Madrid
D) FC Barcelona
  • 19. What is the tourism slogan introduced in 2018?
A) take another look
B) Land of Fire
C) Visit Azerbaijan
D) Discover the Caucasus
  • 20. How much did tourism services earn in foreign exchange in 2025?
A) $7 billion
B) $1 billion
C) $5 billion
D) $2 billion
  • 21. What share of the national economy did the tourism sector reach in 2025?
A) 5.4%
B) 2.5%
C) 10%
D) 8.1%
  • 22. When was the tax-free shopping system introduced in Azerbaijan?
A) 2010
B) 2018
C) 2016
D) 2008
  • 23. Within how many days must purchases be made to be eligible for a tax refund?
A) 120 days
B) 90 days
C) 30 days
D) 60 days
  • 24. How many days is the single-entry e-visa valid for?
A) 30 days
B) 60 days
C) 90 days
D) 15 days
  • 25. What is the record-high number of foreign citizens who visited Azerbaijan in 2017?
A) 1,818,258
B) 1,400,000
C) 2,691,998
D) 2,630,000
  • 26. How many foreign visitors did Azerbaijan receive in 2024?
A) 1.4 million
B) 2.69 million
C) 3.5 million
D) 2.63 million
  • 27. How many hotels and hostels does the country currently have according to the text?
A) 230
B) 560
C) 499
D) 514
  • 28. What type of tourism did Aydin Ismiyev express a desire to develop in 2018?
A) Business tourism
B) Medical tourism
C) Adventure tourism
D) Halal tourism
  • 29. What was the growth percentage of visitors in 2024 compared to 2023?
A) 25.9%
B) 12.3%
C) 46.1%
D) 5.4%
  • 30. Which city in Azerbaijan is known for the 1763 Palace of Shaki Khans?
A) Ganja
B) Nakhchivan
C) Shaki
D) Baku
  • 31. Which resort area is known for its salt mines and traditional medicine?
A) Lankaran
B) Nakhchivan
C) Gabala
D) Shaki
  • 32. Lankaran's history dates back to which century BC?
A) 1st century BC
B) 10th century BC
C) 12th century BC
D) 6th century BC
  • 33. When was Baku's Old City named a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) December 2010
B) December 2000
C) December 1998
D) December 1975
  • 34. Who was the architect of the Maiden Tower?
A) Shirvanshah
B) Zoroaster
C) Masud ibn Davud
D) Kanchanagaran
  • 35. The Ateshgah of Baku is located in which raion?
A) Suraxanı
B) Lankaran
C) Shaki
D) Ganja
  • 36. Who funded the central shrine of the Ateshgah of Baku in 1810?
A) The Parsi traders
B) Kanchanagaran
C) Masud ibn Davud
D) Shirvanshah
  • 37. In what year was the Ateshgah of Baku complex converted into a museum?
A) 1810
B) 1975
C) 1998
D) 2000
  • 38. What is the primary natural fuel source for the Ateshgah fire?
A) Oil
B) Wood
C) Natural gas
D) Coal
  • 39. The Absheron Peninsula is noted for what type of deposits?
A) Salt
B) Gold
C) Shallow oil
D) Natural coal
  • 40. The foundation of the Maiden Tower is believed to be what type of site?
A) 10th-century BC salt mine
B) Sasanid-era Zoroastrian site
C) Hindu trading outpost
D) Islamic fortress
  • 41. Which national park was formerly known as Ordubad National Park?
A) Hirkan National Park
B) Ag-Gel National Park
C) Shirvan National Park
D) Zangezur National Park
  • 42. In what year was Zangezur National Park renamed and expanded?
A) 2008
B) 2006
C) 2009
D) 1969
  • 43. How many species of birds are found in Ag-Gel National Park?
A) Over 200
B) Over 89
C) Over 140
D) Exactly 40
  • 44. When was the Absheron State Nature Preserve, the predecessor to Absheron National Park, created?
A) July 1969
B) 2006
C) 2008
D) 2009
  • 45. Where is Shahdag National Park located?
A) Northern Azerbaijan
B) Southern Azerbaijan
C) Absheron peninsula
D) Western Azerbaijan
  • 46. In what year was Shahdag National Park created?
A) 2007
B) 2008
C) 2006
D) 2009
  • 47. Which institution provided a $17 million loan and $8 million grant for Shahdag National Park?
A) Ramsar Convention
B) The World Bank
C) UNESCO
D) Government of Japan
  • 48. In what year was Göygöl National Park created?
A) 1969
B) 2007
C) 2006
D) 2008
  • 49. Which of the following is a permitted animal for hunting in Azerbaijan?
A) Dagestan goat
B) Tiger
C) Lion
D) Eagle
  • 50. In which region is hunting prohibited?
A) Baku
B) Sumgait
C) Aghdam
D) Lankaran
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