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Baku

Baku , sometimes spelled as Baki or Bakou, is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. It is located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, which projects into the Caspian Sea. The city consists of two principal parts: the downtown and the old Inner City...

Timeline of Events

1723

6.26.1723

After a siege and bombardment by cannon, Baku surrenders to the Russians.

1735

3.10.1735

An agreement between Nadir Shah and Russia is signed near Ganja and Russian troops are withdrawn from Baku.

1918

3.30.1918

Outburst of bloody March Events in Baku and other locations of Baku Governorate.

2005

12.23.2005

Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 217 from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Aktau, Kazakhstan crashes shortly after takeoff killing 23 people.