Baku is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and in the Caucasus region. Baku is 28 metres (92 ft) below sea level, which makes it the lowest lying national capital in the world and also the largest city in the world below sea level. Baku lies on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, on the Bay of Baku. Baku's urban population was estimated at two million people as of 2009. Baku is the primate city of Azerbaijan—it is the sole metropolis in the country, and about 25% of all inhabitants of the country live in Baku's metropolitan area.
In this episode of Cult, we explore how COP29 in Baku is redefining climate action by emphasizing culture’s essential role in..
At COP29 in Baku, climate activists demanded that rich countries provide $5 trillion per year in funding to support poorer..
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In this episode of Cult, Baku's Cinema Breeze event highlights Azerbaijan's growing presence in the global film industry.
