Baku or Baky (Baki), capital and largest city of Azerbaijan. The population is 1,149,000 (1990 estimate). The city is close to major petroleum fields near the border with Iran, and oil refining is its chief industry. Petroleum was extracted in the Baku region as early as the 8th century. The first historical reference to Baku dates from AD 885, although archaeological evidence indicates a settlement there several centuries before By the 11th century AD, Baku was in the possession of th...... more

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Baku Pages is committed to goal to unite bakunians regardless of their location, nationality, ect. We are devoted to our endeavor to keep the traditions of our ancestors, which created this unique city and unique culture. We do a lot to advocate the culture of Baku in both English and Russian. All in order to unite bakunians in immigration. We hope, that when you visit our website, you will leave behind everything which has divided us, as well as everything negative and shameful. We remember ou......... more