Baku - Wikipedia
WEBBaku (US: / b ɑː ˈ k uː, ˈ b ɑː k uː /, UK: / b æ ˈ k uː, ˈ b æ k uː /; Azerbaijani: Bakı ⓘ) 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 (mythology) - Wikipedia
WEBThe Japanese term baku has two current meanings, referring to both the traditional dream-devouring creature and to the Malayan tapir. In recent years, there have been changes in how the baku is depicted.
Baku | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
WEBBaku definition: 1. the capital city of Azerbaijan, in the eastern part of the country: 2. the capital city of…. Learn more.
Baku | Location, History, Economy, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 29, 2024 · Baku, city, capital of Azerbaijan. It lies on the western shore of the Caspian Sea on the southern side of the Abseron Peninsula, around the wide curving sweep of the Bay of Baku. The city derives its importance from its …
History of Baku - Wikipedia
WEBBaku is derived from the old Persian Bagavan, which translates to "City of God". [1] A folk etymology explains the name Baku as derived from the Persian Bādkube (بادکوبه ), meaning "city where the wind blows", due to frequent winds blowing in Baku.
Baku - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBBaku (/ b ə ˈ k uː, b ɑː ˈ k uː, ˈ b ɑː k uː, ˈ b æ k uː /; Azerbaijani: Bakı, from the medieval Persian: بادکوبه Bâd-kube, meaning "wind-pounded city", a compound word of bād, "wind", and kube, which is rooted in the verb کوبیدن kubidan, "to pound", thus meaning a place where the wind would be strong and pounding ...
Baku - New World Encyclopedia
WEBOld city and soviet-era buildings. The name Baku is derived from the old Persian Bagavan, which translates to "City of God." The folk etymology explains the name Baku as derived from the Persian Bādkube (بادکوبه ), meaning "city where the wind blows," due to frequent winds blowing in Baku.
Baku | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
WEBBaku meaning: 1. the capital city of Azerbaijan, in the eastern part of the country: 2. the capital city of…. Learn more.
Baku: Mythical Creature Overview and History
WEBTraditional Depictions. Baku, also known as the “dream eater,” is a mythical creature originating from both Chinese and Japanese folklore. It is often depicted as having the body of a bear, the head of an elephant, the eyes of a …
BAKU Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
WEBBaku definition: a city in and the capital of Azerbaijan, in the E part, on the Caspian Sea.. See examples of BAKU used in a sentence.
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