Fun facts about Shirvan
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Shirvan was originally named after the region in the South Caucasus.
Shirvan
Azerbaijan
Shirvan is a city in Azerbaijan, located on the Kura River. It was called Zubovka until 1938 and Ali Bayramli until 2008. From 1938 to 1954, Shirvan was a village. It was granted city status on January 4, 1963. The territory of Shirvan is 72.7 km2, and the population is 87,400 according to the 2020 census.
From the “History” section
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The city was known as Zubovka before being renamed Ali Bayramli in 1938.
Shirvan
Azerbaijan
Shirvan is a city in Azerbaijan, located on the Kura River. It was called Zubovka until 1938 and Ali Bayramli until 2008. From 1938 to 1954, Shirvan was a village. It was granted city status on January 4, 1963. The territory of Shirvan is 72.7 km2, and the population is 87,400 according to the 2020 census.
From the “History” section
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About 90% of the gross output in Shirvan's economy is from the oil and gas industry.
Shirvan
Azerbaijan
Shirvan is a city in Azerbaijan, located on the Kura River. It was called Zubovka until 1938 and Ali Bayramli until 2008. From 1938 to 1954, Shirvan was a village. It was granted city status on January 4, 1963. The territory of Shirvan is 72.7 km2, and the population is 87,400 according to the 2020 census.
From the “Economy” section
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Archaeological excavations near Shirvan revealed a 14th-century urban settlement.
Shirvan
Azerbaijan
Shirvan is a city in Azerbaijan, located on the Kura River. It was called Zubovka until 1938 and Ali Bayramli until 2008. From 1938 to 1954, Shirvan was a village. It was granted city status on January 4, 1963. The territory of Shirvan is 72.7 km2, and the population is 87,400 according to the 2020 census.
From the “Archeological excavations” section
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Shirvan has a semi-desert climate with summer temperatures often rising to 44 °C.
Shirvan
Azerbaijan
Shirvan is a city in Azerbaijan, located on the Kura River. It was called Zubovka until 1938 and Ali Bayramli until 2008. From 1938 to 1954, Shirvan was a village. It was granted city status on January 4, 1963. The territory of Shirvan is 72.7 km2, and the population is 87,400 according to the 2020 census.
From the “Geography” section
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