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Soviet Army paratroopers during the Black January tragedy in 1990 (source)

President Ilham Aliyev and other heads of state hosted by Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev at the Caspian Summit in Aktau, Kazakhstan, August 12, 2018 (source)

Shahdag Mountain Resort is the country's largest winter resort. (source)

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Caucasus Mountains in northern Azerbaijan (source)

President Ilham Aliyev and President of the European Council Charles Michel in Brussels, Belgium, April 6, 2022 (source)

Port of Baku on the Caspian Sea (source)

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Mount Bazarduzu, the highest peak of Azerbaijan, as seen from Mount Shahdagh (source)

Azerbaijani Navy ships during the 2022 Teknofest Azerbaijan festival in Baku (source)

Places To Visit in Azerbaijan

Here are the top 8 tourist places in Azerbaijan

1. Ganja

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Ganja, the second-largest city in Azerbaijan, is rich in religious and architectural wonders. The Old City of Ganja, established in the 16th century, still preserves its ancient charm today. Situated on the banks of the Kur River in the Caucasus region, covering approximately 39 square kilometers, G...

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Lankaran, located in the southernmost part of Azerbaijan along the Caspian Sea coast, occupies an area of approximately 48 square kilometers and boasts a lush, subtropical climate due to its proximity to the sea and the sheltering Talysh Mountains to the west. This unique climate contributes to the ...

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Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is its biggest and most populous city. Located in the South Caucasus region at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, Baku is one of the most ancient cities of the East. It is a fascinating city with a rich history that features a juxtaposition of old and...

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Gabala, also spelled as Qabala or Qəbələ, is a picturesque city located in the Qabala Rayon district of Azerbaijan. It is situated in the northwestern part of the country, approximately 225 kilometers away and roughly a 3-hour drive from the capital city, Baku. Gabala is tucked in the foothills of t...

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Sheki, also spelled as Shaki or Şəki, is a historic and picturesque city in northwestern Azerbaijan. This culturally rich city is celebrated for its traditional Azerbaijani architectural style and breathtaking landscapes. Shaki has long been known for playing a central role in Azerbaijani art and ar...

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Sumqayit is a port city in Azerbaijan along the picturesque Caspian Sea coastline. Spanning an area of approximately 175 square kilometers, Sumqayit is the third-largest city in Azerbaijan. Its strategic location, just 31 miles (50 kilometers) north of the capital, Baku, makes it easily accessi...

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Covering an area of approximately 10 square kilometers, Naftalanan in the Absheron Peninsula boasts an exceptional secret that sets it apart from other destinations worldwide. Its geographical significance lies in its proximity to the Caspian Sea, which has endowed it with a resource as rare as it i...

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Mingachevir is a historic city located on the banks of the Kura River in Azerbaijan. It is known for its sprawling lake, the Mingachevir Reservoir, one of the world's largest artificial lakes globally, created by harnessing the Kura River's might. The city of Mingachevir stretches across approx...