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Population : 63,000
Land area : 325 km²
Sheki sometimes written as Seki or Sheki, is a city in North-west Azerbaijan, in the rayon of the same name. Shaki is situated in northern Azerbaijan on the southern part of the Greater Caucasus mountain range, 325 km from Baku. |
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Sheki is one of the most ancient cities of Azerbaijan founded nearly 2,700 years ago. City has preserved well its historic monuments and city lay-out. Its name appeared on Azerbaijan territory in VII century B.C. and originated from the name of "sak" tribe, having existed here for many centuries.
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