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The castle built by the ruler Anushiravan in the 11th century was called 'Bade-Firuz Qubat'.

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Azerbaijan
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Quba

Azerbaijan

Country
Azerbaijan
Population
36.0K
Coordinates
41.36, 48.52
1335th most populous city in the world

Quba is a city and the administrative centre of the Quba District of Azerbaijan. The city lies on the northeastern slopes of Shahdag mountain, at an altitude of 600 metres (2,000 ft) above sea level, on the right bank of the Kudyal River. In 2023, the city's population was 47,200.

From the “History” section

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Quba 385
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Quba's suburb of Qırmızı Qəsəbə is home to the country's largest community of Mountain Jews.

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Azerbaijan
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Quba

Azerbaijan

Country
Azerbaijan
Population
36.0K
Coordinates
41.36, 48.52
1335th most populous city in the world

Quba is a city and the administrative centre of the Quba District of Azerbaijan. The city lies on the northeastern slopes of Shahdag mountain, at an altitude of 600 metres (2,000 ft) above sea level, on the right bank of the Kudyal River. In 2023, the city's population was 47,200.

From the “Demographics” section

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Quba 385
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The Chuhur hamam, a unique bathhouse, was used until 1985 and was a main resting place for the Quba people.

Quba
Azerbaijan
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Quba

Azerbaijan

Country
Azerbaijan
Population
36.0K
Coordinates
41.36, 48.52
1335th most populous city in the world

Quba is a city and the administrative centre of the Quba District of Azerbaijan. The city lies on the northeastern slopes of Shahdag mountain, at an altitude of 600 metres (2,000 ft) above sea level, on the right bank of the Kudyal River. In 2023, the city's population was 47,200.

From the “Points of interest” section

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Quba 385
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Quba's cuisine includes signature dishes like Quba tıxması and Quba baklava.

Quba
Azerbaijan
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Quba

Azerbaijan

Country
Azerbaijan
Population
36.0K
Coordinates
41.36, 48.52
1335th most populous city in the world

Quba is a city and the administrative centre of the Quba District of Azerbaijan. The city lies on the northeastern slopes of Shahdag mountain, at an altitude of 600 metres (2,000 ft) above sea level, on the right bank of the Kudyal River. In 2023, the city's population was 47,200.

From the “Culture” section

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Quba is twinned with Erzin, Turkey, since 2011.

Quba
Azerbaijan
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city

Quba

Azerbaijan

Country
Azerbaijan
Population
36.0K
Coordinates
41.36, 48.52
1335th most populous city in the world

Quba is a city and the administrative centre of the Quba District of Azerbaijan. The city lies on the northeastern slopes of Shahdag mountain, at an altitude of 600 metres (2,000 ft) above sea level, on the right bank of the Kudyal River. In 2023, the city's population was 47,200.

From the “Twin cities” section

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