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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.
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3 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.
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Nov 15, 2017 · Baku is the most populous and lowest-lying city in the Caucasus and Caspian region. It is the seat of the central government, the main port, and the hub of oil extraction and tourism in Azerbaijan.
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Baku is the capital and largest city. The territory of what is now Azerbaijan was first ruled by Caucasian Albania and later various Persian empires.
3 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.
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.
Sep 2, 2021 · Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan, a former Soviet republic on the Caspian Sea. It has a rich history, a diverse culture, and a thriving oil economy. Learn more about its geography, demographics, and attractions.
