Baku - Wikipedia
WEBBaku (US: / b ɑː ˈ k uː, ˈ b ɑː k uː /, UK: / b æ ˈ k uː, ˈ b æ k uː /; [7] [8] Azerbaijani: Bakı ⓘ) is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and in the Caucasus region. [9]
Baku | Location, History, Economy, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · Baku, city, capital of Azerbaijan. It lies on the western shore of the Caspian Sea on the southern side of the Abseron Peninsula, around the wide curving sweep of the Bay of Baku. The city derives its importance from its …
Azerbaijan - Wikipedia
WEBBaku is the capital and largest city. The territory of what is now Azerbaijan was first ruled by Caucasian Albania and later various Persian empires.
A city guide to the Azerbaijani capital of Baku - National …
WEBSep 12, 2019 · With a medieval quarter that preserves Silk Route traditions and a modern, ever-evolving core, the Azerbaijani capital is something of an enigma, even to regular visitors.
Baku, Azerbaijan - WorldAtlas
WEBSep 2, 2021 · Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan, one of the former Soviet republics. It is located on a small peninsula that juts out into the Caspian Sea. Historically, the city was an important center for the religion of Zoroastrianism and the home of several Jewish communities from Europe and the Caucusas region.
Best Things To Do in Baku: A Tour of Azerbaijan's Capital
WEBJoin us as we explore the vibrant city of Baku in Azerbaijan. In this travel guide, we'll give you an overview of what Baku has to offer and showcase the bes...
History of Baku - Wikipedia
WEBBaku is the capital of Azerbaijan Republic, which was also the capital of Shirvan (during the reigns of Akhsitan I and Khalilullah I), Baku Khanate, Azerbaijan Democratic Republic and Azerbaijan SSR and the administrative center of Russian Baku governorate.
What Is the Capital City of Azerbaijan? - WorldAtlas
WEBNov 15, 2017 · The capital of Azerbaijan is Baku. What Is the Capital of Azerbaijan and Where Is it Located? The city of Baku, the most populous city in Azerbaijan, is also the country's seat of the central government.
Baku summary | Britannica
WEBBaku , City (pop., 2003 est.: 1,828,800), capital of Azerbaijan. Located on the western shore of the Caspian Sea at the sea’s best harbour, Baku has long been inhabited. By the 11th century ad it was in the possession of the Shirvan shahs, who made it their capital in the 12th century.
Baku city guide - BBC
WEBBaku: A city guide. Azerbaijan’s capital wears its history well. Even today, the city’s medieval heart beats strongly, wrapped in thick arteries of 12th century stone. Yet around it, Baku...
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