Nakhchivan

Nakhchivan is the capital of the of Azerbaijan, a.k.a, the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Momine Khatun Mausoleum and Noah’s Mausoleum.

is a mausoleum, also known as the Atabek Dome, located in the city of of the in .

Museum
Photo: Самый древний, Public domain.
The Tomb of Prophet Noah or Noah's Mausoleum is a mausoleum in the of , . As, according to Armenian tradition, Nakhchivan was founded by Noah.

Aerodrome
is a civilian airport and military airbase located in Nakhchivan, the capital of the , a landlocked exclave of Azerbaijan. The airport was built between 1974-1976. is situated 4 km east of Nakhchivan.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tazakend and Əliabad.

Town
Babek is a city, municipality and the capital of , in the of . In 2015, by decree of President of Azerbaijan Republic, village was liquidated and added into the administrative territory of the city of Babek. is situated 5 km southeast of Nakhchivan.

Suburb
Aliabad is a settlement and municipality in , , . It is located in the near of the Nakhchivan-Sharur highway, on the plain. is situated 3½ km northwest of Nakhchivan.

Nakhchivan

Latitude
39.2° or 39° 12′ north
Longitude
45.4167° or 45° 25′ east
Population
97,200
Elevation
876 metres (2,874 feet)
Open location code
8HF75CX8+XM
Geo­Names ID
8411069
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Nakhchivan” goes by many names.
  • Azerbaijani: Naxçıvan Şəhəri
  • Azerbaijani: Naxçıvan

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Stantsiya Nakhchyvan and Araz Stadionu.

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