The Absheron Peninsula has many quiet strips of white sand and beach resorts that are ideal for relaxing. In other places, watersports such as kitesurfing and windsurfing are popular.
The Absheron Peninsula has many quiet strips of white sand and beach resorts that are ideal for relaxing. In other places, watersports such as kitesurfing and windsurfing are popular.
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The Caspian Sea is an ideal retreat during summer's peak heat. This beach in Bilgah is one of many along the popular north coast of the Absheron Peninsula.
The Caspian Sea is an ideal retreat during summer's peak heat. This beach in Bilgah is one of many along the popular north coast of the Absheron Peninsula.
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Chess is a national pastime for Azerbaijanis. Professional tournaments like this year's FIDE World Cup event, taking place in Baku in July and August, give locals and tourists a chance to see the world's grandmasters at work.
Chess is a national pastime for Azerbaijanis. Professional tournaments like this year's FIDE World Cup event, taking place in Baku in July and August, give locals and tourists a chance to see the world's grandmasters at work.
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Chess has a long history in Azerbaijan. One of the most famous chess players in the world, <a href="https://www.britannica.com/biography/Garry-Kasparov" target="_blank" target="_blank">Garry Kasparov</a>, was born in Baku.
Chess has a long history in Azerbaijan. One of the most famous chess players in the world, Garry Kasparov, was born in Baku.
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Gobustan National Park contains UNESCO-listed rock carvings, some dating back 15,000 years.
Gobustan National Park contains UNESCO-listed rock carvings, some dating back 15,000 years.
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The walls and caves of Gobustan National Park trace the history of the land's culture and traditions, including carvings from the Neolithic era and the Middle Ages.
The walls and caves of Gobustan National Park trace the history of the land's culture and traditions, including carvings from the Neolithic era and the Middle Ages.
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The historic city of Sheki was once a key trading point on the old Silk Road, and its architectural jewel is the Khan's Palace.
The historic city of Sheki was once a key trading point on the old Silk Road, and its architectural jewel is the Khan's Palace.
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Ilisu is a historic town nestled in the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains. Pictured right is a historic defense tower.
Ilisu is a historic town nestled in the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains. Pictured right is a historic defense tower.
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