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3. ontheworldmap.com › azerbaijan › cityBaku Map | Azerbaijan | Detailed Maps of Baku - World Maps

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   Sep 29, 2024 · Baku's strategic location and diversity of attractions make it a focus for visitors and investors alike, contributing to Azerbaijan's broader economic and cultural goals. The Facts: Region: Absheron. Population: ~ 2,300,000.

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   Oct 11, 2024 · Baku, city, capital of Azerbaijan. It lies on the western shore of the Caspian Sea and the southern side of the Abşeron Peninsula, around the wide curving sweep of the Bay of Baku. The bay, sheltered by the islands of the Baku Archipelago, provides the best harbour of the Caspian, while the Abşeron Peninsula gives protection from violent ...

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   Baku is the largest city and the capital of Azerbaijan, located on the Caspian Sea. It has a rich history, culture, and economy, and is home to many landmarks and attractions.

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   There are a couple of theories as to the origins of the name “Baku”. One theory hypothesizes that the name comes from the old Persian term, Bagavan, which means “City of God”. Another theory suggests that the name comes from the Persian term, Badkube, which translates as “city where the wind blows,” denoting the fact that Baku is frequented by blow...

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   Petroleum is the mainstay of the Azerbaijani economy. Oil was expropriated naturally in Baku as far back as the 10th century CE. The first oil well in the city was drilled in the mid-19th century. Today, much of the Azerbaijan’s oil and gas infrastructure resides in Baku, including a pipeline that transports crude oil from a terminal close to the c...

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   What is now Baku has been inhabited since the Stone Age, about 100,000 years ago. There may also have been a settlement there during the Bronze Age. According to Christian tradition, it is said that the apostle Bartholomew was killed at the bottom of Baku’s Maiden Tower. A fifth century historian named Priscus of Panium, mentioned the presence of t...

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   Learn about Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, located on a peninsula by the Caspian Sea. Explore its ancient and modern features, such as the Old Town, the oil industry, and the Flame Towers skyscrapers.

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   Oct 4, 2024 · The Heydar Aliyev Centre is a striking and modern cultural complex in Baku, designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid. This iconic landmark houses an auditorium, art gallery, museum, conference hall, and a 9-story exhibition space. The center's architectural concept and design make it a must-see attraction.

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   Explore the satellite view and map of Baku, the largest port and capital of Azerbaijan, a former Soviet republic. Find out about Baku's history, culture, attractions, and events, and search for locations using the form below.

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   Where is Baku located?

   • Most industrial plants are located at the eastern and southwestern ends of the city. Greater Baku, divided into 11 districts, encompasses almost the entire Abşeron Peninsula as well as islands off the tip of the peninsula and another built on stilts in the Caspian Sea, 60 miles (100 km) from Baku. The basis of Baku’s economy is petroleum.

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   How to find a location in Baku Azerbaijan?

   • To find a location type: street or place, city, optional: state, country. Google Maps:Searchable map/satellite view of Baku, Azerbaijan. The Bay of Baku is a natural harbor on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula.

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   Is Baku below sea level?

   • Baku is 28 metres (92 ft) below sea level, which makes it the lowest lying national capital in the world and also the largest city in the world below sea level. Baku lies on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, on the Bay of Baku. Baku's urban population was estimated at two million people as of 2009. [ 10 ]

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   How is Baku pronounced?

   • In the Azeri language, Baku is pronounced Bakï. Panoramic view of Baku - the capital city of Azerbaijan that is located by the Caspian Sea shore. Baku is situated on the southern end of the Absheron Peninsula, on the wide Bay of Baku, which forms part of the Caspian Sea. To its south are several small islands that form the Baku Archipelago.

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   How many people live in Baku?

   • Baku's urban population was estimated at two million people as of 2009. [ 10 ] Baku is the primate city of Azerbaijan—it is the sole metropolis in the country, and about 25% of all inhabitants of the country live in Baku's metropolitan area. Baku is divided into twelve administrative raions and 48 townships.

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   What is the old city of Baku?

   • The Old City of Baku, also known as the Walled City of Baku, refers to the ancient Baku settlement. Most of the walls and towers, strengthened after the Russian conquest in 1806, survived.

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