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    "summary": "Travelers view Azerbaijan as a safe destination for visitors. Violent crime is not a concern for those traveling through the country. The primary challenges for tourists involve logistics rather than personal safety, specifically the reliance on tours or night buses to navigate between Baku and regional sites like Gobustan, Sheki, or Quba. While the provided discussions do not highlight specific scams or dangerous neighborhoods, the lack of a personal car necessitates careful planning for day trips. Travelers generally find the country accessible for those avoiding nightlife, though the physical demands of regional travel require consideration for those with limited mobility.",
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      {
        "text": "I’ve heard that the major attraction there is hiking and wine. My parents really love natural beauty, but they can’t hike.",
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        "url": "https://old.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/1nf21ck/should_i_prioritise_georgia_or_azerbaijan/"
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      {
        "text": "First, is it safe for an American to visit Azerbaijan?",
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        "text": "is this all doable without a car?",
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        "text": "Robbing and pickpocketing in the capital Baku, especially in poor and sparsely populated areas is possible but rare and is higher across the capital at night."
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        "text": "Criminals posing as police officers have sometimes stopped foreigners and stolen documents and money."
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        "text": "Corruption is widespread."
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        "label": "Photography",
        "text": "Although the country has a myriad of fantastic photo opportunities, it is illegal to take photographs of anything of strategic importance, i.e., military sites and equipment."
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        "label": "Dangerous areas",
        "text": "Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Azerbaijan has fought wars with Armenia."
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        "text": "Make sure your diphtheria, tetanus, and Hepatitis A & B immunizations are up to date."
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        "text": "Water should not be consumed unless from a sealed bottle. Bottled soft drinks or boiled drinks, such as tea or coffee, also reduce risks."
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