Fun facts about Nakhchivan
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The city's name is transliterated from Persian as Nakhjavan.
Nakhchivan
Azerbaijan
Nakhchivan is the capital and largest city of the eponymous Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, a true exclave of Azerbaijan, located 450 km (280 mi) west of Baku.
From the “Toponymy” section
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In the Armenian tradition, Nakhchivan was founded by Noah after the Flood.
Nakhchivan
Azerbaijan
Nakhchivan is the capital and largest city of the eponymous Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, a true exclave of Azerbaijan, located 450 km (280 mi) west of Baku.
From the “History” section
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Nakhchivan has a continental semi-arid climate with short but cold, snowy winters.
Nakhchivan
Azerbaijan
Nakhchivan is the capital and largest city of the eponymous Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, a true exclave of Azerbaijan, located 450 km (280 mi) west of Baku.
From the “Geography” section
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Nakhchivan is home to the Momine Khatun Mausoleum, a heavily restored 12th-century monument.
Nakhchivan
Azerbaijan
Nakhchivan is the capital and largest city of the eponymous Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, a true exclave of Azerbaijan, located 450 km (280 mi) west of Baku.
From the “Culture” section
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Nakhchivan's trolleybus system existed until 2004.
Nakhchivan
Azerbaijan
Nakhchivan is the capital and largest city of the eponymous Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, a true exclave of Azerbaijan, located 450 km (280 mi) west of Baku.
From the “Transport” section
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