Mingachevir
Mingachevir, sometimes spelled Mingecevir, is the fourth-biggest city in Azerbaijan. There are about 100,000 people. It is known as the "city of lights" because of its hydroelectric power station on the Kur River.
Coordinates: 40°46′12″N 47°02′56″E / 40.77000°N 47.04889°ECoordinates: 40°46′12″N 47°02′56″E / 40.77000°N 47.04889°E | |
Country | Azerbaijan |
City | Mingachevir |
Population (2008)[1] | |
• Total | 99,775 |
Time zone | UTC+4 (AZT) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+5 (AZT) |
Mingechevir is home to Mingechevir Polytechnic Institute.
Notable natives
- Dilgam Nagiyev — National Hero of Azerbaijan.
- Eugene Rindin — Hero of Russia.
- Ruslan Muradov — National Hero of Azerbaijan.
Mingachevir Media
Gold Scythian belt title, Mingachevir (ancient Scythian kingdom), Azerbaijan, 7th century BC.
Crosses from Migachevir church complex, Caucasian Albania
Base of a column with Albanian inscription, Caucasian Albania
View of Mingachevir reservoir from a satellite.
References
- ↑ World Gazetteer: Azerbaijan – World-Gazetteer.com