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  2. Baku - Wikipedia

    • Baku is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and in the Caucasus region. 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. Ba… See more

    Etymology

    Baku is long attested under the Perso-Arabic name باکو (Bākū). Early Arabic sources also refer to the city as Bākuh and … See more

    History

    Traces of human settlement in the region of present-day Baku date back to the Stone Age. Bronze Age rock carvings have been discovered near Bayil, and a bronze figure of a small fish in the territory of the Old City. These hav… See more

    CountryAzerbaijan
    RegionBIR
    RegionAsia, Europe
    Elevation−28 m (−92 ft)
     A Wonder of the Caspian Sea
    A Wonder of the Caspian Sea
     Sun, Wind, and Rain
    Sun, Wind, and Rain
    Map of baku
    Geography

    Baku is situated on the western coast of the Caspian Sea. In the vicinity of the city there are a number of mud volcanoes (Keyraki, Bogkh-bogkha, Lokbatan and others) and salt lakes (Boyukshor, Khodasan, etc.).
    Baku has a … See more

    Administrative divisions

    Baku is divided into 12 rayonlar (sub-rayons) (administrative districts) and 5 settlements of city type.
    Binagadi (Binəqədi) raion
    Garadagh (Qaradağ) raionSee more

    Demographics

    Until 1988, Baku had very large Russian, Armenian, and Jewish populations which contributed to cultural diversity and added in various ways (music, literature, architecture and progressive outlook) to Baku's history. With the on… See more

    Economy

    Baku's largest industry is petroleum, and its petroleum exports make it a large contributor to Azerbaijan's balance of payments. The existence of petroleum has been known since the 8th century. In the 10th centur… See more

    Culture

    In 2007, the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Zaha Hadid, was opened. Baku also has many museums such as Baku Museum of Modern Art and National Museum of History, most notabl… See more

     
  1. Baku | Location, History, Economy, Map, & Facts | Britannica

  2. Baku - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

  3. Baku travel - Lonely Planet | Azerbaijan, Europe

    Azerbaijan’s capital Baku (or Bakı in Azeri) is the architectural love child of Paris and Dubai…albeit with plenty of Soviet genes floating half-hidden in the background. Few cities in the world are changing as quickly and nowhere …

  4. Baku, Azerbaijan - WorldAtlas

  5. Situated on the coastline along the Caspian Sea, Baku has fascinating tourist attractions, including monuments, museums, tombs, and art galleries. Baku’s … See more
    Situated on the coastline along the Caspian Sea, Baku has fascinating tourist attractions, including monuments, museums, tombs, and art galleries. Baku’s Old City dates back to the medieval period and has an impressive set of walls, a maze of tunnels, the Royal Palace of the Shirvanshahs, and the iconic stone Maiden Tower. The city offers cruise tours across the sea to explore beaches and amazing seafront. Absheron Peninsula and Heydar Aliyev Center are must-go sites in the city. Another highlight of the city is the Flame Towers, which represent three tall skyscrapers covered with LED screens. The city is famous for its finest kebabs and also serves plenty of Chinese, Japanese, Italian, and French cuisines.
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  6. THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Baku (2025) - Tripadvisor

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     · Things to Do in Baku, Azerbaijan: See Tripadvisor's 129,501 traveler reviews and photos of Baku tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in January. We have reviews of the best places to …

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  8. 24 Must-Visit Attractions in Baku, Azerbaijan - Culture …

    Oct 3, 2024 · With the city’s best attractions ranging from scaling 18th-century skyscrapers to exploring its very own Little Venice, the Azerbaijani capital has something for everyone. Baku’s UNESCO-listed fortified old city was the …

  9. 25 Best Things to Do in Baku, Azerbaijan

    Lying on the shores of the Caspian Sea, Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is a beautiful, underrated gem. Here are the best things to do in Baku.

  10. Baku - Wikitravel

    Sep 13, 2022 · Baku, also known as Baky or Bakı, is the largest city in the Caucasus and the capital of Azerbaijan. Baku is on the coast of the Caspian Sea on the southern tip of the Absheron Peninsula. There are three major …