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Baku (US: / b ɑː ˈ k uː, ˈ b ɑː k uː /, UK: / b æ ˈ k uː, ˈ b æ k uː /; Azerbaijani: Bakı ⓘ) is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and in the Caucasus region.
Coordinates: 40°18′N47°42′E40.3°N 47.7°E. This article is about the country. For the region of Iran, see Azerbaijan (Iran). For other uses, see Azerbaijan (disambiguation). Republic of Azerbaijan. Azərbaycan Respublikası( Azerbaijani) Flag. Emblem. Anthem: Azərbaycan marşı. Capital. and largest city. Baku 40°23′43″N49°52′56″E40.39528°N 49.88222°E.
2 days ago · Baku, city, capital of Azerbaijan. It lies on the western shore of the Caspian Sea on the southern side of the Abseron Peninsula, around the wide curving sweep of the Bay of Baku. The city derives its importance from its oil industry and its administrative functions.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
5 days ago · Azerbaijan, country of eastern Transcaucasia. It was an independent country from 1918 to 1920 before being incorporated into the Soviet Union. It declared its sovereignty in 1989 and received independence in 1991. Its population is predominantly Azerbaijani (Azeri). The capital, Baku, lies on the Caspian Sea.
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Baku , City (pop., 2003 est.: 1,828,800), capital of Azerbaijan. Located on the western shore of the Caspian Sea at the sea’s best harbour, Baku has long been inhabited. By the 11th century ad it was in the possession of the Shirvan shahs, who made it their capital in the 12th century.
Jul 24, 2021 · Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan and a UNESCO World Heritage site with a rich medieval heritage. Learn about its ancient monuments, such as the Maiden Tower and the Shirvanshahs' Palace, and how to get there.
Sep 12, 2019 · Explore the medieval Old City, the modern Boulevard, the Flame Towers and the Carpet Museum in Baku, the largest city on the Caspian Sea. Discover the Silk Road heritage, the fire-worshipping tradition and the contemporary art scene in this enigmatic Caucasian metropolis.
