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Photo Gallery—Azerbaijan
Azeri girlAteshgah, the fire temple in Absheron.Sunset over Merdekan beachBaku BayGız Galası

Above: The Maiden Tower, built in the 12th century, is one of the most  famous tourist attractions in Baku.

Above: Baku bay.

Left: Ateshgah, a fire temple visited by fire worshipers from surrounding countries as well as further east .

Above, right: Sunset near Merdekan, north-east of Baku.                                         Above, left: This girl is from Nabur, a village famous for its carpet making.

Left: Oil pumps are a common sight  all over the Absheron peninsula.
oil pumps, a common sight all over the Absheron peninsula

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Azerbaycan          at a glance

Azerbaijan is a land of contrasts, a cross-roads between east and west, north and south, by the western shores of the Casp-  ian Sea. It is a land known for its plains and mountains, many climatic zones, natural resources such as oil and gas and its caravan-sarais, positioned as it is along the Silk Road. Enjoy these pictures of its land and people!
oil pumps, a common sight all over the Absheron peninsulaoil pumps, a common sight all over the Absheron peninsula

Below: Saz, a delicacy composed by a mixture of vegetables, meats and nuts.

Below: Mud volcanoes, a fascinating occurrence in many regions of Azerbaijan.