Baku - The capital of Azerbaijan - Baku Home » Baku » Baku - The capital of Azerbaijan Baku - The capital of Azerbaijan Baku - the capital of Azerbaijan, the largest city in the Caucasus and one of the most beautiful cities in the world is compared with Naples, San Francisco and other big cities of the world. The city is situated on the southern coast of the Absheron Peninsula and is the largest port in the Caucasus. According to one version, the name Azerbaijan comes from the Persian language "Badkube" - "wind blow", probably because of strong winds, hence "Baku - the city of winds", according to another version, Baku means - a city on the hill. The name Azerbaijan is found in written sources from the IX century. But the historical sources indicate that the settlements on the place of the city appeared long time ago. They tell about the area, notable with "flames rising from underwater rocks". These "eternal" fires appeared in spots of natural gas yield.

The evidences of the ancient age of the city are rock carvings left by primitive people on the walls of caves in Absheron and Gobustan (12 thousand years ago), as well as various archaeological finds, rock inscription left by Augustus, Gaius Octavius, narrating of military camps, set in this area in the I century BC. Considering all given above, we can establish that the city of Baku is more than 5,5 thousand years old. Throughout its history the city has endured a lot - several times he was completely burned and looted, but revived again. Today Baku is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. In the capital of Azerbaijan , are spoken three languages: Azeri, Turkish and Russian. In Baku you can feel the fusion of eras and cultures and meet the architectural monuments of various international schools of architecture. In Baku resides over half of the whole country’s population (more than two million inhabitants). Here concentrated the oldest oil fields, the famous Oil Stones of deep base, powerful crane vessels, modern floating rigs. Baku is also a cultural center of Azerbaijan.

Here was opened the first National Theatre, the first library and appeared in print the first newspaper. In the modern city is also well developed the entertainment industry: 7 theaters, 11 universities, 30 museums, a philharmonic society, libraries and cinemas, restaurants and nightclubs. Baku | national capital, Azerbaijan | Britannica.com national capital, Azerbaijan Max Black Baku, Azerbaijani Bakı, 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 northerly winds. The name Baku is possibly a contraction of the Persian bad kube (“blown upon by mountain winds”). Baku derives its importance from its oil industry and its administrative functions. Night view of Baku, Azerbaijan. © Elnur/Shutterstock.com The first historical reference to Baku dates from 885 ce, although archaeological evidence indicates a settlement there several centuries before Christ.

By the 11th century ce, Baku was in the possession of the Shīrvān-Shāhs, who made it their capital in the 12th century, although for a period in the 13th and 14th centuries it came under the sway of the Mongols. In 1723 Peter I (the Great) captured Baku, but it was returned to Persia in 1735; Russia captured it finally in 1806. In 1920 Baku became capital of the Azerbaijan republic. 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-foot (27-metre) 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 Shīrvān-Shāhs (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. The walled city, along with the Palace of the Shīrvān-Shāhs and Maiden’s Tower, were collectively designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000. Fountain in the town square, Baku, Azerbaijan. Luba Paz/Pictorial Parade Naxçıvan 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 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 .

The presence of oil has been known since antiquity, and by the 15th century oil for lamps was obtained from surface wells. Modern commercial exploitation began in 1872. The Baku oil field at the beginning of the 20th century was the largest in the world, and it remained the largest field in what was then the Soviet Union until the 1940s. By the late 20th century, much of the easily extractable reserves had been exhausted; drilling was subsequently extended far underground and outward across the Abşeron Peninsula and into the seabed. After Azerbaijan became independent, foreign companies contracted to explore for other potentially lucrative sites and develop them, and new refineries were established. Many derricks stand in the gulf facing the city. Most of the subordinate townships are drilling centres, linked by a network of pipelines to the local refineries and processing plants. From Baku oil is piped to Batumi on the Black Sea or sent by tanker across the Caspian and up the Volga River . Besides oil processing, Baku is a large centre for the production of equipment for the oil industry.

Metalworking, shipbuilding and repair, the manufacture of electrical machinery, the production of chemicals and construction materials, and food processing also contribute to the local economy. Oil derricks in the Caspian Sea near Baku, Azerbaijan. Dieter Blum/Peter Arnold, Inc. Obama Acts to Protect the Arctic Baku is also a major cultural and educational centre. It is the site of Baku State University (founded 1919), Khazar University (1991), and Azerbaijan Technical University (1950); there are also several other institutions of higher education, including one specializing in the oil industry. The Azerbaijan Academy of Sciences comprises numerous scientific-research establishments. Museums include the State Art Museum (founded 1924) as well as collections devoted to education, history, and literature. There are also a number of theatres. An international airport is located southeast of the city. Azerbaijanis are the dominant ethnic group, but there are also large numbers of Russians. Baku is the birthplace of Lev Davidovich Landau , winner of the 1962 Nobel Prize for Physics. Pop. (2013 est.) 1,200,300.

The Heydar Aliyev Centre, Baku, Azerbaijan; it was designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, London. Hulton + Crow Photographers Azerbaijan - Capital CAPITAL Information on historical cultural monuments of Baku city Archeology travel to the medieval Baku Album of archeological finds in Icherisheher Photo album of views of city Map of capital Azerbaijan capital Azerbaijan Capital Please tell us which country and city you'd like to see the weather in. Search back to playlist Azerbaijan , known as Land of Fires , its economy is based on oil crude and natural gas reserves. Its capital, Baku , ' City of Contrasts ', contains a wide variety of architectural styles. The fortified city was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in December 2000 , highlighting the 11th century Maiden Tower . The Flame Towers , built in the form of tongue of fire, look red at night, and they illuminate Baku in homage to oil. Absolutely impressive mixture of modernity and design, it became an important city for investors.

In 2015 , it will begin the construction of the " Azerbaijan Tower ", surpassing the record that Burk Khalifa , in Dubai , have today, being the tallest building in the world, and forming part of the residential complex Khazar Islands to be raised on an artificial archipelago in the Caspian Sea . In this video, the viewer can see main architectures of Baku, knowing also the future projects that will take place in the city. http ://igeo.tv/ Watch Video Prague : The City of a Hundred Spiers: Igeo TV en español: ver videos, agencia de noticias y venta de metraje en: published: 30 Sep 2013 views: 5212 TimeLapse of the Baku the capital of Azerbaijan which situated on the coast of the Caspian Sea . published: 02 Apr 2016 views: 12089 I fly into the Azerbaijan capital for a quick 48 hours. I wander through Fountain Square , climb up Maiden Tower and see the old town. I walk past the old-Soviet Dom House and then the sea front promenade by the Caspian.

published: 30 May 2012 views: 81837 Видеопутешествие по столице Азербайджана - Баку. Обзорная экскурсия по городу. Снято в сентябре 2016. Video traveling on Azerbaijan capital - Baku - streets. September 2016 . Yes , of course, the capital of Azerbaijan is not the most popular tourist destination. The outskirts of Baku does not give the impression of a super attractions. Workers 'and Peasants ' private sector, battered five and nine floors houses, stalls and shops selling everything, lawns without grass, but with garbage ... Only inscriptions in Azerbaijani and impeccable road with curbs of polished granite suggest that you are in the petrodollar capital of the Caspian Sea . But closer to the central part of the city, the streets look greener, architecture becomes interesting. Here and there high-rise apartment complexes, skyscrapers, new and renovated office buildings. And dozens of active construction sites. Special attention is given to Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center . Exciting futuristic building! It was even difficult to name the building. Rather - super structure!

I also really liked the promenade - Seaside boulevard - a long, spacious, clean, well-groomed. Solid Park . On the coast of Baku a number of attractions have placed: Crystal Hall - a concert hall where Eurovision was held, the Flag area, where the largest state symbol is installed, the Carpet museum in the form of carpet, and some more beauties. The national symbol of Azerbaijan - pomegranate. From the Seaside boulevard you can clearly see the modern symbol of the city - Flame Towers . Actually they can be seen almost from everywhere. At sunset light show on the towers begins. We were there during the World Chess Championship . At the foot of the towers the upper station of the funicular is situated and begins Nagornyy park ( Highland park). Quiet , comfortable, with nice views. Perhaps that is why there is Shahid Alley - memorial in honor of national heroes. The sad and solemn place ... From the observation deck you can get a fascinating panorama! Particle of historical Baku stored in Icheri Sheher - the old quarter, which means the Inner city . This area is located within the old city walls.

Many houses have been restored and even modern buildings are there, but the area is still very original. Souvenir shops , caravanserais, mosques, baths, a residential home ... The most significant monuments are the Shirvanshah's Palace Complex - the rulers of the ancient state Shirvan , and historical symbol of Baku - Maiden Tower . I would strongly recommend tourists to meet еtheir last sunset in the city in the rotating restaurant in the TV tower. It makse 360 degree turnover in in about an hour. And it is truly unforgettable! Going on a trip and studied experienced advice, I believed that Baku is not the city, you should visit intentionally. But having been there, I can say with confidence that this place is worth a visit to see! published: 25 Sep 2016 views: 3357 History of Baku traces its roots back to the antiquity, though exact date of its establishment is not known up to present. Territory of Absheron peninsula , where the city is located, has very favorable geographic location, comfortable bay, warm dry climate, fruitful soil, natural resource, so the appearance of the ancient settlements here is quite understandable.

Video brought to you by Travelindex Network and Travel & Tourism Foundation . Travelindex.com is the World 's largest Travel Directory . We invite you to submit your tourism, travel or destination site for publication, its free, at http :// Publish and distribute your Travel News and Press Releases for free at .Net More travel and tourism information and travel videos at: and more ... published: 05 Jan 2012 views: 26891 http :// Baku Baku ( Azerbaijani : Bakı ), sometimes spelled as Baki or Bakou , is the capital, largest city, and largest port of Azerbaijan and the Caucasus region . It is located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula , that projects into the Caspian Sea . The city consists of two principal parts: the downtown and the old Inner City (21.5 ha). Baku's urban population at the beginning of 2009 was estimated at just over three million people. Baku is divided into eleven administrative districts (raions) and 48 townships.

Among these are the townships on islands in the Baku Bay and the town of Oil Rocks built on stilts in the Caspian Sea, 60 km (37 mi) away from Baku. The Inner City of Baku along with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000 . According to the Lonely Planet 's ranking Baku is also amongst the world's top ten destinations for urban nightlife. The city also serves as the main economic hub of Azerbaijan. Many sizeable Azerbaijani institutions have their headquarters there, including SOCAR , one of the world's top 100 companies. The Baku International Sea Trade Port , sheltered by the islands of the Baku Archipelago to the east and the Absheron Peninsula to the north, is capable of handling two million tons of general and dry bulk cargoes per year. published: 22 May 2011 views: 10368 The ex Soviet Republic Azerbaijan is the european charme of the Caucasus .After the Independence from Russia in 1990 ,the economy of azerbaijan is one of the fastest growing ones in the world.

published: 21 May 2010 views: 3444 Baku - Capital of Caucasus . Baku - Azerbaijan . Absheron and Caspian Sea . Baku. http ://youtu.be/FaOQfUGgoVg Baku Azerbaijan Absheron Caucasus CaspeanSea Caspean Khazar .Where is Baku. Bakı Abşeron XəzərDənizi Azərbaycan Kavkaz Xəzər Subscribe on Youtube/Подписывайтесь на Ютубе: On Facebook /На Фейсбуке: On Twitter/ В Твиттере: Live Journal / На ЖЖ: VKontakte/ В Контакте : Odnoklassniki /Одноклассники published: 20 Sep 2013 views: 2724 Baku is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan , as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region . Officially, about 25 percent of all inhabitants of the country live in the metropolitan city area in Baku.

The city is the scientific, cultural and industrial center of Azerbaijan. Baku is to host the 57th Eurovision Song Contest in May 2012 , and the city is currently bidding to host the 2020 Summer Olympics . published: 12 May 2012 views: 1059 To save money, Baku has turned off public lighting at night. The capital of Azerbaijan has often promoted itself to tourists as the " Bright Lights of Baku." But the recent economic crisis and the dive in oil prices have forced the country to tighten its purse strings. ( RFE /RL's Azerbaijani Service ) Originally published at - http :// .html published: 16 Feb 2016 Azerbaijan ( i/ˌæzərbaɪˈdʒɑːn/ AZ-ər-by-JAHN; Azerbaijani : Azərbaycan [ɑzærbɑjdʒɑn]), officially the Republic of Azerbaijan ( Azerbaijani : Azərbaycan Respublikası), is a transcontinental country in the Caucasus region, situated at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia.

It is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west and Iran to the south. The exclave of Nakhchivan is bounded by Armenia to the north and east, Iran to the south and west, while having a short border with Turkey in the northwest. The Azerbaijan Democratic Republic proclaimed its independence in 1918 and became the first Muslim-majority democratic and secular republic. It was also the first Muslim-majority country to have operas, theaters and modern universities. The country was incorporated into the Soviet Union in 1920 as the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic . Azerbaijan proclaimed its independence on 30 August 1991, before the official dissolution of the USSR . In September 1991, the disputed Armenian-majority Nagorno-Karabakh region re-affirmed its willingness to create a separate state as the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic . The region, effectively independent since the beginning of the Nagorno-Karabakh War in 1991, is internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan until a final solution to its status is found through negotiations facilitated by the OSCE .

This page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - This article is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License , which means that you can copy and modify it as long as the entire work (including additions) remains under this license. Baku ( Azerbaijani : Bakı, IPA: [bɑˈcɯ]) is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan , as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. Baku is located 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 located below sea level. It is located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula , which projects into the Caspian Sea . The city consists of two principal parts: the downtown area and the old Inner City (21.5 ha ). At the beginning of 2009, Baku's urban population was estimated at just over two million people. Officially, about 25 percent of all inhabitants of the country live in Baku's metropolitan area . Baku is divided into eleven administrative districts (raions) and 48 townships.

Among these are the townships on islands in the Baku Bay and the town of Oil Rocks built on stilts in the Caspian Sea , 60 km (37 mi) away from Baku. The Inner City of Baku along with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. According to the Lonely Planet 's ranking, Baku is also among the world's top ten destinations for urban nightlife. This page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - This article is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License , which means that you can copy and modify it as long as the entire work (including additions) remains under this license. location on Google Map Caspian Sea The Caspian Sea is the largest enclosed inland body of water on Earth by area, variously classed as the world's largest lake or a full-fledged sea . It is in an endorheic basin (it has no outflows) located between Europe and Asia .

It is bounded to the northeast by Kazakhstan , to the northwest by Russia , to the west by Azerbaijan , to the south by Iran , and to the southeast by Turkmenistan . The Caspian Sea lies to the east of the Caucasus Mountains and to the west of the vast steppe of Central Asia . Its northern part, the Caspian Depression , is one of the lowest points on Earth. The ancient inhabitants of its coast perceived the Caspian Sea as an ocean, probably because of its saltiness and large size. The sea has a surface area of 371,000 km2 (143,200 sq mi) (not including its detached lagoon of Garabogazköl Aylagy ) and a volume of 78,200 km3 (18,800 cu mi). It has a salinity of approximately 1.2% (12 g/l), about a third of the salinity of most seawater . Etymology The word Caspian is derived from the name of the Caspi , an ancient people who lived to the south-west of the sea in Transcaucasia .

Strabo wrote that "to the country of the Albanians belongs also the territory called Caspiane, which was named after the Caspian tribe, as was also the sea; but the tribe has now disappeared". Moreover, the Caspian Gates , which is the name of a region in Iran 's Tehran province , possibly indicates that they migrated to the south of the sea. The Iranian city of Qazvin shares the root of its name with that of the sea. In fact, the traditional Arabic name for the sea itself is Bahr al-Qazwin (Sea of Qazvin). This page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - This article is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License , which means that you can copy and modify it as long as the entire work (including additions) remains under this license. Maiden Tower This page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - This article is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License , which means that you can copy and modify it as long as the entire work (including additions) remains under this license.

Radio Stations - Baku Baku, Capital´s Azerbaijan [IGEO TV] Baku, Capital´s Azerbaijan [IGEO TV] Baku, Capital´s Azerbaijan [IGEO TV] Azerbaijan , known as Land of Fires , its economy is based on oil crude and natural gas reserves. Its capital, Baku , ' City of Contrasts ', contains a wide variety of architectural styles. The fortified city was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in December 2000 , highlighting the 11th century Maiden Tower . The Flame Towers , built in the form of tongue of fire, look red at night, and they illuminate Baku in homage to oil. Absolutely impressive mixture of modernity and design, it became an important city for investors. In 2015 , it will begin the construction of the " Azerbaijan Tower ", surpassing the record that Burk Khalifa , in Dubai , have today, being the tallest building in the world, and forming part of the residential complex Khazar Islands to be raised on an artificial archipelago in the Caspian Sea . In this video, the viewer can see main architectures of Baku, knowing also the future projects that will take place in the city.

http ://igeo.tv/ Watch Video Prague : The City of a Hundred Spiers: Igeo TV en español: ver videos, agencia de noticias y venta de metraje en: 4:26 Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan! (Time Lapse) Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan! (Time Lapse) Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan! (Time Lapse) TimeLapse of the Baku the capital of Azerbaijan which situated on the coast of the Caspian Sea . 7:50 A Tourist's Guide to Baku, Azerbaijan A Tourist's Guide to Baku, Azerbaijan A Tourist's Guide to Baku, Azerbaijan I fly into the Azerbaijan capital for a quick 48 hours. I wander through Fountain Square , climb up Maiden Tower and see the old town. I walk past the old-Soviet Dom House and then the sea front promenade by the Caspian. 11:51 Обзор Баку. Баку - столица Азербайджана. Baku - Azerbaijan capital Обзор Баку. Баку - столица Азербайджана. Baku - Azerbaijan capital Обзор Баку.

Баку - столица Азербайджана. Baku - Azerbaijan capital Видеопутешествие по столице Азербайджана - Баку. Обзорная экскурсия по городу. Снято в сентябре 2016. Video traveling on Azerbaijan capital - Baku - streets. September 2016 . Yes , of course, the capital of Azerbaijan is not the most popular tourist destination. The outskirts of Baku does not give the impression of a super attractions. Workers 'and Peasants ' private sector, battered five and nine floors houses, stalls and shops selling everything, lawns without grass, but with garbage ... Only inscriptions in Azerbaijani and impeccable road with curbs of polished granite suggest that you are in the petrodollar capital of the Caspian Sea . But closer to the central part of the city, the streets look greener, architecture becomes interesting. Here and there high-rise apartment complexes, skyscrapers, new and renovated office buildings. And dozens of active construction sites. Special attention is given to Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center . Exciting futuristic building! It was even difficult to name the building. Rather - super structure!

I also really liked the promenade - Seaside boulevard - a long, spacious, clean, well-groomed. Solid Park . On the coast of Baku a number of attractions have placed: Crystal Hall - a concert hall where Eurovision was held, the Flag area, where the largest state symbol is installed, the Carpet museum in the form of carpet, and some more beauties. The national symbol of Azerbaijan - pomegranate. From the Seaside boulevard you can clearly see the modern symbol of the city - Flame Towers . Actually they can be seen almost from everywhere. At sunset light show on the towers begins. We were there during the World Chess Championship . At the foot of the towers the upper station of the funicular is situated and begins Nagornyy park ( Highland park). Quiet , comfortable, with nice views. Perhaps that is why there is Shahid Alley - memorial in honor of national heroes. The sad and solemn place ... From the observation deck you can get a fascinating panorama! Particle of historical Baku stored in Icheri Sheher - the old quarter, which means the Inner city . This area is located within the old city walls.

Many houses have been restored and even modern buildings are there, but the area is still very original. Souvenir shops , caravanserais, mosques, baths, a residential home ... The most significant monuments are the Shirvanshah's Palace Complex - the rulers of the ancient state Shirvan , and historical symbol of Baku - Maiden Tower . I would strongly recommend tourists to meet еtheir last sunset in the city in the rotating restaurant in the TV tower. It makse 360 degree turnover in in about an hour. And it is truly unforgettable! Going on a trip and studied experienced advice, I believed that Baku is not the city, you should visit intentionally. But having been there, I can say with confidence that this place is worth a visit to see! 2:00 Baku Azerbaijan Capital Baku Azerbaijan Capital History of Baku traces its roots back to the antiquity, though exact date of its establishment is not known up to present. Territory of Absheron peninsula , where the city is located, has very favorable geographic location, comfortable bay, warm dry climate, fruitful soil, natural resource, so the appearance of the ancient settlements here is quite understandable. Video brought to you by Travelindex Network and Travel & Tourism Foundation .

Travelindex.com is the World 's largest Travel Directory . We invite you to submit your tourism, travel or destination site for publication, its free, at http :// Publish and distribute your Travel News and Press Releases for free at .Net More travel and tourism information and travel videos at: and more ... 6:34 Baku - The capital of Azerbaijan Baku - The capital of Azerbaijan Baku - The capital of Azerbaijan http :// Baku Baku ( Azerbaijani : Bakı ), sometimes spelled as Baki or Bakou , is the capital, largest city, and largest port of Azerbaijan and the Caucasus region . It is located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula , that projects into the Caspian Sea . The city consists of two principal parts: the downtown and the old Inner City (21.5 ha). Baku's urban population at the beginning of 2009 was estimated at just over three million people. Baku is divided into eleven administrative districts (raions) and 48 townships.

Among these are the townships on islands in the Baku Bay and the town of Oil Rocks built on stilts in the Caspian Sea, 60 km (37 mi) away from Baku. The Inner City of Baku along with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000 . According to the Lonely Planet 's ranking Baku is also amongst the world's top ten destinations for urban nightlife. The city also serves as the main economic hub of Azerbaijan. Many sizeable Azerbaijani institutions have their headquarters there, including SOCAR , one of the world's top 100 companies. The Baku International Sea Trade Port , sheltered by the islands of the Baku Archipelago to the east and the Absheron Peninsula to the north, is capable of handling two million tons of general and dry bulk cargoes per year.

6:32 The Capital of Azerbaijan Baku The Capital of Azerbaijan Baku The Capital of Azerbaijan Baku The ex Soviet Republic Azerbaijan is the european charme of the Caucasus .After the Independence from Russia in 1990 ,the economy of azerbaijan is one of the fastest growing ones in the world. 1:26 Baku - Capital of Caucasus. Baku - Azerbaijan. Absheron and Caspian Sea. Baku. Baku - Capital of Caucasus. Baku - Azerbaijan. Absheron and Caspian Sea. Baku. Baku - Capital of Caucasus. Baku - Azerbaijan. Absheron and Caspian Sea. Baku. Baku - Capital of Caucasus . Baku - Azerbaijan . Absheron and Caspian Sea . Baku. http ://youtu.be/FaOQfUGgoVg Baku Azerbaijan Absheron Caucasus CaspeanSea Caspean Khazar .Where is Baku.

Bakı Abşeron XəzərDənizi Azərbaycan Kavkaz Xəzər Subscribe on Youtube/Подписывайтесь на Ютубе: On Facebook /На Фейсбуке: On Twitter/ В Твиттере: Live Journal / На ЖЖ: VKontakte/ В Контакте : Odnoklassniki /Одноклассники 3:43 Eurovision 2012: Baku - the capital city of Azerbaijan Eurovision 2012: Baku - the capital city of Azerbaijan Eurovision 2012: Baku - the capital city of Azerbaijan Baku is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan , as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region . Officially, about 25 percent of all inhabitants of the country live in the metropolitan city area in Baku. The city is the scientific, cultural and industrial center of Azerbaijan. Baku is to host the 57th Eurovision Song Contest in May 2012 , and the city is currently bidding to host the 2020 Summer Olympics .

0:33 Lights Out In Baku: Austerity Dims Azerbaijan's Capital Lights Out In Baku: Austerity Dims Azerbaijan's Capital Lights Out In Baku: Austerity Dims Azerbaijan's Capital To save money, Baku has turned off public lighting at night. The capital of Azerbaijan has often promoted itself to tourists as the " Bright Lights of Baku." But the recent economic crisis and the dive in oil prices have forced the country to tighten its purse strings. ( RFE /RL's Azerbaijani Service ) Originally published at - http :// .html Where is Azerbaijan? / Where is Azerbaijan Located in The World? / Azerbaijan Map - WorldAtlas.com What is the capital of Azerbaijan? Located in the continent of Asia , Azerbaijan covers 82,629 square kilometers of land and 3,971 square kilometers of water, making it the 113th largest nation in the world with a total area of 86,600 square kilometers. Azerbaijan became an independent state in 1991, after gaining its sovereignty from Russia.

The population of Azerbaijan is 9,493,600 (2012) and the nation has a density of 115 people per square kilometer. The currency of Azerbaijan is the Azerbaijanian Manat (AZN). As well, the people of Azerbaijan are refered to as Azerbaijani. The dialing code for the country is 994 and the top level internet domain for Azerbaijani sites is .az. Azerbaijan shares land borders with 5 countries: Turkey , Russia , Iran , Armenia , Georgia . To learn more, visit our detailed Azerbaijan section. Quick facts The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency Background: Azerbaijan - a nation with a majority-Turkic and majority-Shia Muslim population - was briefly independent (from 1918 to 1920) following the collapse of the Russian Empire; it was subsequently incorporated into the Soviet Union for seven decades. Azerbaijan has yet to resolve its conflict with Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh, a primarily ethnic Armenian-populated region that Moscow recognized in 1923 as an autonomous republic within Soviet Azerbaijan after Armenia and Azerbaijan disputed the territory's status.

Armenia and Azerbaijan reignited their dispute over the area in 1988; the struggle escalated militarily after both countries attained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. By May 1994, when a cease-fire took hold, ethnic Armenian forces held not only Nagorno-Karabakh but also seven surrounding provinces in the territory of Azerbaijan. The OSCE Minsk Group, co-chaired by the US, France, and Russia, is the framework established to mediate a peaceful resolution of the conflict. Corruption in the country is widespread, and the government, which eliminated presidential term limits in a 2009 referendum and approved extending presidential terms from 5 to 7 years in 2016, has been accused of authoritarianism. Although the poverty rate has been reduced and infrastructure investment has increased substantially in recent years due to revenue from oil and gas production, reforms have not adequately addressed weaknesses in most government institutions, particularly in the education and health sectors, as well as the court system.

Geography :: AZERBAIJAN Environment - current issues: local scientists consider the Abseron Yasaqligi (Apsheron Peninsula) (including Baku and Sumqayit) and the Caspian Sea to be the ecologically most devastated area in the world because of severe air, soil, and water pollution; soil pollution results from oil spills, from the use of DDT pesticide, and from toxic defoliants used in the production of cotton party to: Air Pollution, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Marine Dumping, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Wetlands signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements both the main area of the country and the Naxcivan exclave are landlocked People and Society :: AZERBAIJAN geographic coordinates: 40 23 N, 49 52 E time difference: UTC+4 (9 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time) Administrative divisions: 66 rayons (rayonlar; rayon - singular), 11 cities (saharlar; sahar - singular); rayons: Abseron,

 Agcabadi, Agdam, Agdas, Agstafa, Agsu, Astara, Babak, Balakan, Barda, Beylaqan, Bilasuvar, Cabrayil, Calilabad, Culfa, Daskasan, Fuzuli, Gadabay, Goranboy, Goycay, Goygol, Haciqabul, Imisli, Ismayilli, Kalbacar, Kangarli, Kurdamir, Lacin, Lankaran, Lerik, Masalli, Neftcala, Oguz, Ordubad, Qabala, Qax, Qazax, Qobustan, Quba, Qubadli, Qusar, Saatli, Sabirabad, Sabran, Sadarak, Sahbuz, Saki, Salyan, Samaxi, Samkir, Samux, Sarur, Siyazan, Susa, Tartar, Tovuz, Ucar, Xacmaz, Xizi, Xocali, Xocavand, Yardimli, Yevlax, Zangilan, Zaqatala, Zardab cities: Baku, Ganca, Lank

aran, Mingacevir, Naftalan, Naxcivan (Nakhichevan), Saki, Sirvan, Sumqayit, Xankandi, Yevlax Executive branch: chief of state: President Ilham ALIYEV (since 31 October 2003) head of government: Prime Minister Artur RASIZADE (since 4 November 2003); First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub EYYUBOV (since June 2006); note - RASIZADE was previously prime minister from 20 July 1996 to 4 August 2003 cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for unlimited terms); election last held on 9 October 2013 (next to be held in October 2018); prime minister and first deputy prime minister appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly; note - a constitutional amendment approved in a September 2016 referendum will expand presidential terms from 5 to 7 years when it formally takes effect

 election results: Ilham ALIYEV reelected president; percent of vote - Ilham ALIYEV (YAP) 84.5%, Jamil HASANLI (National Council of Democratic Forces) 5.5%, other 10% note: OSCE observers concluded that the election did not meet international standards description: unicameral National Assembly or Milli Mejlis (125 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 5-year terms) elections: last held on 1 November 2015 (next to be held in November 2020) election results: percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - YAP 72, CSP 2, Democratic Reforms 1, Social Democratic Party 1, Social Prosperity 1, Unity Party 1, Democratic Enlightenment 1, Whole Azerbaijan Popular Front 1, Motherland 1, Civil Unity 1, Great Undertaking Party 1, National Renaissance Party 1, independent 41 Judicial branch: highest court(s): Supreme Court (consists of the chairman, vice chairman, and 23 judges in plenum sessions and organized into civil, economic affairs

, criminal, and rights violations chambers); Constitutional Court (consists of 9 judges) judge selection and term of office: Supreme Court judges nominated by the president and appointed by the Milli Majlis; judges appointed for 10 years; Constitutional Court chairman and deputy chairman appointed by the president; other court judges nominated by the president and appointed by the Milli Majlis to serve single 15-year terms subordinate courts: Courts of Appeal (replaced the Economic Court in 2002); district and municipal courts; Civil Solidarity Party or CSP [Sabir RUSTAMKHANLI] Civil Unity Party or CUP [Sabir HAJIYEV] Democratic Enlightenment [Elshan MUSAYEV] Democratic Reforms Party [Asim MOLLAZADE] Great Undertaking [Fazil MUSTAFA] Popular Front Party [Ali KARIMLI] Motherland Party or AVP [Fazail AGAMALI] National Renaissance Party Social Democratic Party [Ayaz MUTALIBOV] Social Prosperity Party [Khanhusein KAZIMLI] Unity Party [Tahir KARIMLI] Whole Azerbaijan Popular Front Party [Gudrat HASANGULIYEV] Yeni (New

) Azerbaijan Party or YAP [President Ilham ALIYEV] Ireli Youth Movement [MirHasan SEYIDOV] National Council of Democratic Forces [Jamil HASANLI] N!DA Youth Movement [Turgut GAMBAR, Zaur GURBANLI] Positive Change Youth Movement [Bakhtiyar HAJIYEV] Republican Alternative or REAL [Ilgar MAMMADOV (in jail)] International organization participation: ADB, BSEC, CD, CE, CICA, CIS, EAPC, EBRD, ECO, EITI (compliant country), FAO, GCTU, GUAM, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (NGOs), ICRM, IDA, IDB, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), MIGA, NAM, OAS (observer), OIC, OPCW, OSCE, PFP, SELEC (observer), UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNWTO, U

PU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO (observer) chief of mission: Ambassador Elin SULEYMANOV (since 5 December 2011) chancery: 2741 34th Street NW, Washington, DC 20008 telephone: [1] (202) 337-3500 name: "Azerbaijan Marsi" (March of Azerbaijan) lyrics/music: Ahmed JAVAD/Uzeyir HAJIBEYOV note: adopted 1992; although originally written in 1919 during a brief period of independence, "Azerbaijan Marsi" did not become the official anthem until after the dissolution of the Soviet Union Economy :: AZERBAIJAN Economy - overview: Azerbaijan's high economic growth has been attributable to large and growing oil and gas exports, but some non-export sectors also featured double-digit growth, including construction, banking, and real estate.

Oil exports through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Azerbaijan has made only limited progress on instituting market-based economic reforms. Pervasive public and private sector corruption and structural economic inefficiencies remain a drag on long-term growth, particularly in non-energy sectors. Several ot Long-term prospects depend on world oil prices, Azerbaijan's ability to negotiate export routes for its growing gas production, and its ability to use its energy wealth to promote growth and spur employment in non-energy sectors of the economy.

5% (31 December 2012) 5.25% (31 December 2011) note: this is the Refinancing Rate, the key policy rate for the National Bank of Azerbaijan country comparison to the world: 79 12.2% (31 December 2016 est.) 13.86% (31 December 2015 est.) country comparison to the world: 70 $4.194 billion (31 December 2016 est.) $5.612 billion (31 December 2015 est.) country comparison to the world: 104 $24.18 billion (31 December 2014 est.) $20.95 billion (31 December 2013 est.) country comparison to the world: 85 $11.23 billion (31 December 2016 est.) $15.63 billion (31 December 2015 est.) country comparison to the world: 103 23 billion kWh (2014 est.) country comparison to the world:

 73 20 billion kWh (2014 est.) country comparison to the world: 71 500 million kWh (2014 est.) country comparison to the world: 69 100 million kWh (2014 est.) country comparison to the world: 95 7.4 million kW (2014 est.) country comparison to the world: 72 85% of total installed capacity (2012 est.) country comparison to the world: 90 0% of total installed capacity (2012 est.) country comparison to the world: 209 14.9% of total installed capacity (2012 est.) country comparison to the world: 101 0% of total installed capacity (2012 est.) country comparison to the world: 147 subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 109 (July 2015 est.) country comparison to the world: 83 Telephone system: general assessment: requires considerable expansion and modernization; fixed-line telephone and a broad range of other telecom services are controlled by a state-owned telecommunications monopoly and growth has been stagnant

; more competition exists in the mobile-cellular ma domestic: teledensity of 18 fixed lines per 100 persons; mobile-cellular teledensity has increased to 109 telephones per 100 persons; satellite service connects Baku to a modern switch in its exclave of Naxcivan (Nakhichevan) international: country code - 994; the Trans-Asia-Europe (TAE) fiber-optic link transits Azerbaijan providing international connectivity to neighboring countries; the old Soviet system of cable and microwave is still serviceable; satellite earth stations - 2 (2015) Broadcast media: 3 state-run and 1 public TV channels; 4 domestic commercial TV stations and about 15 regional TV stations; cable TV services are available in Baku; 1 state-run and 1 public radio network operating; a small number of private commercial radio stations broad (2010) country comparison to the world: 6 Transnational Issues :: AZERBAIJAN Disputes - international: Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Russia ratified the Caspian seabed delimitation treaties based on equidistance, while Iran continues to insist on a one-fifth slice of

 the sea; the dispute over the break-away Nagorno-Karabakh region and the Armenian military occupation of surrounding lands in Azerbaijan remains the primary focus of regional instability; residents have evacuated the former Soviet-era small ethnic enclaves in Armenia and Azerbaijan; local border forces struggle to control the illegal transit of goods and people across the porous, undemarcated Armenian, Azerbaijani, and Georgian borders; bilateral talks continue with Turkmenistan on dividing the seabed and contested oilfields in the middle of the Caspian Refugees and internally displaced persons: IDPs: 618,220 (conflict with Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh; IDPs are mainly ethnic Azerbaijanis but also include ethnic Kurds, Russians, and Turks predominantly from occupied territories around Nagorno-Karabakh; includes IDPs' descendants, returned IDPs, and people living in insecure areas and excludes people displaced by natural disasters; around half the IDPs live in the capital Baku) (2015) stateless persons: 3,585 (2015) Azerbaijan country profile - BBC News BBC News Read more about sharing.

Close share panel Oil-rich Azerbaijan has redefined itself over the past two decades from a struggling newly independent state to a major regional energy player. Deals with international energy producers have allowed the country to use its energy revenues to create a government-run fund involved in international projects. It has also used its resources to rebuild its army, which is seen as a government priority as the country grapples with the breakaway territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. Despite its wealth and increased influence in the wider region, poverty and corruption continue to overshadow the country's development. A government crackdown on human rights advocates and journalists has raised concern that Azerbaijan's embryonic democracy is under threat. Area 86,600 sq km (33,400 sq miles) Major languages Azeri, Russian Life expectancy 68 years (men), 74 years (women) (UN) Main exports Oil, oil products UN, World Bank Image copyright Getty Images Ilham Aliyev took over as president from his father, Heydar, in 2003. Mr Aliyev secured his second term in 2008 in an election Western observers said fell short of democratic standards.

The following year, the law banning the president from serving more than two terms of office was scrapped after the change was approved in a referendum in March 2009 - paving the way for Mr Aliyev's third five-year term in 2013. In 2016 voters in a referendum approved constitutional changes to extend the powers of the president - including a controversial proposal to lower of the age limit for presidential candidates. The opposition said the move was aimed at cementing the rule of President Aliyev's family, with his 19-year-old-son seen as a potential heir. Under his rule, Azerbaijan has increased its international profile, including as host of the first ever Baku European Games in 2015. But human rights groups have accused his government of cracking down on the freedom of expression, arresting rights activists and journalists. MEDIA Image copyright Azarbaycan Image caption State outlets promote the ruling family, and independent websites are coming under increasing scrutiny Azerbaijan's impressive economic performance over the past two decades has not been matched by the development of free media. Mainstream media offer little scope for rigorous reporting of government activity or debate about policy. State outlets, and many private ones, promote the ruling Aliyev family.

Reporters Without Borders ranks Azerbaijan 162 out of the 180 countries included in the 2015 World Press Freedom Index. It says Azerbaijan has given outspoken journalists and bloggers the same choice as human rights advocates: "shut up, flee abroad or be jailed on trumped-up charges". TIMELINE Some key dates in Azerbaijan's history: 1828 - Turkmanchay treaty between Russia, Persia divides Azerbaijan. Territory of present-day Azerbaijan becomes part of Russian empire while southern Azerbaijan is part of Persia. Twenty years later, the world's first oil well is drilled south of Baku. 1918 - Independent Azerbaijani Republic declared but the country becomes a Soviet Socialist Republic two years later after the Red Army invades. 1988 - Nagorno-Karabakh region seeks to become part of Armenia. Ethnic Azeris begin to leave Karabakh and Armenia and ethnic Armenians leave Azerbaijan. Ethnic strife between Armenia and Azerbaijan will boil over into a full blown war by 1992. 1991 - Azerbaijani parliament votes to restore independence. 1994 - Armenia, Azerbaijan and Nagorno-Karabakh sign a ceasefire accord.

Ethnic Armenians remain in control of Karabakh and a swathe of Azerbaijani territory around it. Azerbaijan signs what it calls the "contract of the century" with a consortium of international oil companies for the exploration and exploitation of three offshore oil fields. Image copyright Getty Images

Question: What is the capital of Azerbaijan?
Answer: Baku