Baku sometimes known as Baqy, Baky or Baki, is the
capital, the largest city, and the largest port of Azerbaijan. Located
on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, the city consists of
two principal parts: the downtown and the old Inner City (21,5 ha). As
of January 1, 2005 the population was 2,036,000 of which 153,400 were
internally displaced persons and 93,400 refugees. Baku is a member of
Organization of World Heritage Cities and Sister Cities International.
The city was also bidding for the 2016 Summer Olympics, but was eliminated
June 4, 2008.
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