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Fun fact 5 about Baku

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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
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Baku

Azerbaijan

Country
Azerbaijan
Population
2.2M
Coordinates
40.41, 49.87
145th most populous city in the world

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.

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