Fun facts about Baku
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Baku gets its name from the word Baga, meaning 'God' in Old Persian.
Baku
Azerbaijan
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 the largest city in the world below sea level.
From the “Etymology” section
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Baku was the realm of the Shirvanshahs during the 8th century AD.
Baku
Azerbaijan
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 the largest city in the world below sea level.
From the “History” section
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Baku is situated on the western coast of the Caspian Sea and is the most arid part of Azerbaijan.
Baku
Azerbaijan
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 the largest city in the world below sea level.
From the “Geography” section
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Baku accounts for approximately 65% of Azerbaijan's total GDP.
Baku
Azerbaijan
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 the largest city in the world below sea level.
From the “Economy” section
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Baku is often referred to as the 'Paris of the East' due to its blend of Eastern and Western cultural traditions.
Baku
Azerbaijan
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 the largest city in the world below sea level.
From the “Culture” section
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