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Azerbaijan’s renewables potential: progress or empty promises?
On the outskirts of Baku, the smell of sulfur hangs thick in the air. Flares from oil refineries light up the night sky, a constant reminder of the industry that has dominated Azerbaijan for over a ...
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Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower
The 12th-century Maiden Tower (Giz Galasy) is built over earlier structures dating from the 7th to 6th centuries BC, and the 15th-century Shirvanshahs' Palace is one of the pearls of Azerbaijan's ...
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Seven astounding facts about the city of Baku
Baku, capital of Azerbaijan, with the Flame Towers. Believe it or not, Baku sits 28 metres below sea level, which makes it the world’s lowest lying capital city. (In fact, it is one of only two ...