Nakhchivan (city)
Nakhchivan (Azerbaijani: Naxçıvan) is the capital of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan, located 450 km (280 mi) west of Baku. The city is spread over the foothills of Zangezur chain, on the right bank of the Nakhchivan River at an altitude of almost 1,000 m (3,300 ft).
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Naxçıvan | |
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| Coordinates: 39°12′58″N 45°24′38″E / 39.21611°N 45.41056°ECoordinates: 39°12′58″N 45°24′38″E / 39.21611°N 45.41056°E | |
| Country |  Azerbaijan |
| Autonomous Republic | Nakhchivan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 190 km2 (70 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 873 m (2,864 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 94,500 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (AZT) |
| Website | ih |
History
Nakhchivan is an ancient city with a rich history, located in Azerbaijan. It has roots dating back to ancient times, and its strategic position made it a significant cultural and trade center along the Silk Road. Over the centuries, it has been under various empires, including Persian, Ottoman, and Russian control. Today, Nakhchivan stands as a blend of historical heritage and modern influence.[2]
Universities and colleges
Nakhchivan is one of Azerbaijan's main centres of education. Universities here are:
- Nakhchivan State University
- Nakhchivan Private University
- Nakhchivan Teachers Institute
Sports
Football and Futsal are the most popular sports in Nakhchivan. The city's Araz Naxçivan is one of the top futsal clubs in the European futsal arena. They regularly participate in the UEFA Futsal Cup.[3][4][5]
Notable People
- Heydar Aliyev - Former President of Azerbaijan.
- Fuzuli - Azerbaijani poet and one of the greatest contributors to Azerbaijani literature.
Nakhchivan (city) Media
Bahruz Kangarli: Landscape with a house
View of the Armenian quarter of the city, 1910s
Nakhchivan City coat of arms under Imperial Russia (designed in 1843)
Momine Khatun Mausoleum is one of the most recognisable landmarks in Azerbaijan.
Nakhchivan International Airport
Heydar Aliyev, was the longest serving political leader in Azerbaijan.
Huseyn Javid, was the founder of the progressive romanticism in Azerbaijani literature.
Jalil Mammadguluzadeh, was an Azerbaijani satirist and writer.
Abdurrahman Fatalibeyli, was a Soviet army major who defected to the German forces during World War II.
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References
- ↑ "Population of Azerbaijan". stat.gov.az. State Statistics Committee. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ↑ "Nakhchivan (city) - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia". Alchetron.com. 2017-08-18. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
- ↑ Футзальный клуб «Араз» определился с соперниками по элитному раунду Кубка чемпионов Archived 2012-07-07 at Archive.today (in Russian)
- ↑ Happy Friday night for Benfica, Puntar and Araz
- ↑ Club's uefa.com profile
