Baku is the primate city of Azerbaijan—it is the sole metropolis in the country, and about 25% of all inhabitants of the country live in Baku's metropolitan area. Baku is divided into twelve administrative raions and 48 townships.

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.

Sep 2, 2021 · Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan, one of the former Soviet republics. It is located on a small peninsula that juts out into the Caspian Sea. Historically, the city was an important center for the religion of Zoroastrianism and the home of several Jewish communities from Europe and the Caucusas region.

Sep 29, 2024 · Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is located on the western coast of the Caspian Sea on the Absheron Peninsula. As the country's largest city, Baku serves as the main political, economic and cultural center of Azerbaijan.

Baku (Azerbaijani: Bakı), the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, is situated on the western coast of the Caspian Sea, along the Absheron Peninsula. Known as the "City of Winds," Baku is the cultural, economic, and political hub of Azerbaijan.

Where is Baku Located? Baku is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, located on the coast of the Caspian Sea. It is a major cultural, industrial, and economic center in the region. Baku is a city where the charm of the Caspian Sea complements its modern skyline.

Aug 4, 2022 · Baku is located on the shores of the Caspian Sea on the southern shores of the Absheron peninsula. The city lies 28 meters below the sea level making it the only capital of the world as well as the largest city that lies below sea level.

Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan and is the largest city in the Caucasus. Baku has about 2,300,000 residents. Mapcarta, the open map.

Jan 14, 2025 · Baku, also known as Baky or Bakı, is the largest city in the Caucasus and the capital of Azerbaijan. Baku is on the coast of the Caspian Sea on the southern tip of the Absheron Peninsula. There are three major divisions in Baku: İçəri Şəhər (the ancient city), the Soviet built city, and the newest part of the city.