Gobustan (town)
Gobustan
Qobustan | |
|---|---|
City and municipality | |
| Country |  Azerbaijan |
| Rayon | Gobustan |
| Government | |
| Population (2008)[1] | |
| • Total | 3,945 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (AZT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+5 (AZT) |
Gobustan (Azerbaijani: Qobustan) is a town and municipality in and the administrative center of the Gobustan Rayon of Azerbaijan.[2] It has a population of 3,945.
History
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In 2009, the town renamed from Maraza to Gobustan.[3]
Geography
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Demographics
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Economy
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Culture
The city is home to Diri Baba Mausoleum.[4]
Transport
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Education
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Notable residents
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See also
References
- ^ World Gazetteer: Azerbaijan – World-Gazetteer.com
- ^ Qobustan Rayon website
- ^ "Azərbaycanda daha bir kəndin adı dəyişdiriləcək". az.trend.az (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- ^ "Diri Baba türbəsi".
External links
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