Fun facts about Mingachevir
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The archaeological history of Mingachevir extends from the eneolith era (3000 BC) to the 17th century AD.
Mingachevir
Azerbaijan
Mingachevir is the fourth largest city in Azerbaijan with a population of about 106,000. It is often called the "city of lights" because of its hydroelectric power station on the Kura River, which divides the city down the middle.
From the “History” section
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Mingachevir's hydroelectric power station was constructed with the help of about 10,000 German POWs by the end of the 1940s.
Mingachevir
Azerbaijan
Mingachevir is the fourth largest city in Azerbaijan with a population of about 106,000. It is often called the "city of lights" because of its hydroelectric power station on the Kura River, which divides the city down the middle.
From the “History” section
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The Mingachevir Dam is one of the highest dams in Europe and was constructed through sprinkling.
Mingachevir
Azerbaijan
Mingachevir is the fourth largest city in Azerbaijan with a population of about 106,000. It is often called the "city of lights" because of its hydroelectric power station on the Kura River, which divides the city down the middle.
From the “Economy” section
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The Davudova Mingacevir State Theatre was established in 1969 based on folk theatre.
Mingachevir
Azerbaijan
Mingachevir is the fourth largest city in Azerbaijan with a population of about 106,000. It is often called the "city of lights" because of its hydroelectric power station on the Kura River, which divides the city down the middle.
From the “Culture” section
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Mingachevir's trolleybus system existed until 2005 and had three lines at its height.
Mingachevir
Azerbaijan
Mingachevir is the fourth largest city in Azerbaijan with a population of about 106,000. It is often called the "city of lights" because of its hydroelectric power station on the Kura River, which divides the city down the middle.
From the “Transportation” section
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