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	MetaSubway Baku
		The Baku Subway in Azerbaijan is one of the oldest in the USSR.
		Tagi Ahmedov, director, Baku Subway, says $140 mln are necessary to continue the construction of the 4.5km long northern segment of the subway (three stations and the depot).
		The extent of the Baku Metro is 28,5 km.
	meta.metro.ru /baku/baku-e.html (762 words)

	Baku
		Capital city of the republic of Azerbaijan, located on the Apsheron Peninsula on the western shore of the Caspian Sea;; population of the city (1997 est) 1,066,800; population of the metropolitan area (1997 est) 1,727,200.
		In January 1990, as ethnic tensions arose during the disintegration of the USSR, Baku was the scene of violent clashes between the Azeri majority and the Armenian minority, and Soviet troops were sent to the region; over 13,000 Armenians subsequently fled the city.
		Baku was the birthplace of the cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich.
	www.tiscali.co.uk /reference/encyclopaedia/hutchinson/m0000293.html (417 words)

	Baku, Azerbaijan - Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
		Baku was under Persian rule from 1509 until 1723, when it was captured by the Russians; it was returned to Persia in 1735.
		From 1918 to 1920 Baku was the capital of an anti-Bolshevik regime.
		Baku served as the capital of the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic from 1920 to 1922 and from 1936 to 1991.
	www.galenfrysinger.com /baku.htm (285 words)

	Azerbaijan Development Gateway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Baku still remained as the biggest populated locality on the entire western coast of the Caspian Sea.
		With the growth of significance of Baku as a commercial city, the caravan-sarays built around the Maiden Tower, were a kind of medieval hotels, which as a rule, belonged to some merchant guilds of different cities, each bearing the name of its owner.
		Such kinds of urban and demographic booms in Baku first of all were caused by the development of science and industry, significance of oil as one of the most important types of raw material for producing energy, as well as the abrogation of the farming system for the socalled "oil lands" in 1872.
	www.gateway.az /cgi-bin/cl2_gw/item.cgi?lang=en&item=20031111102551792 (3176 words)

	From White Oil to Black Caviar: Baku Commerce through the Ages. Caspian Crossroads
		Baku was not only an exchange point for goods from the Slavic north and the Middle East, commodities from the Azerbaijani hinterland were also traded in Baku, most notably carpets.
		In the 1870s the petroleum industry became the centerpiece of Baku trade and was the force that animated the area's entire economy.
		Baku's oil was given gratis to other republics from May 1920 into 1922 when the New Economic Policy, permitting limited free market trade was already in force.
	ourworld.compuserve.com /HOMEPAGES/USAZERB/121.htm (2346 words)

	Baku travel guide
		The name Baku is believed to mean "Gods city" which it indeed is, as said that the PROPHET ZOROASTR (ZARATHUSTRA), whose father is said to have come from the APSHERON Peninsula, spent 20 years living in a cave which was lighted by a supernatural flame.
		Baku is a major cultural and educational center, with a university and other institutions of higher education.
		Commercial exploration began in 1872 by Nobel, and by the beginning of the 20th century the Baku oil field was the largest in the world.
	www.world66.com /europe/azerbaijan/baku (656 words)

	Baku - Baki - Capital of Azerbaijan - Azerb.com
		Baku is located on the western shore of the Caspian Sea and is Azerbaijan's largest city, with wonderful beaches, spas and a striking setting on the salty Caspian Sea.
		Among these are townships on islands in the bay and one island town built on stilts in the Caspian Sea, 100 kilometres from Baku proper ('Oil Rocks').
		The Kerimov carpet collection is a must in Baku, with exhibits from all periods, styles and from both Azerbaijan proper and the Azeri provinces in Iran (closed Monday).
	www.travel-images.com /az-baku.html (2100 words)

	Baku Congress of the Peoples of the East (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		It was the first attempt to appeal to the exploited and oppressed peoples in the colonial and semi-colonial countries to carry forward their revolutionary struggles under the banner of Marxism and with the support of the workers in Russia and the advanced countries of the world.
		The summons to Baku was issued by the Second Congress of the Communist International, which met in July and August in Moscow.
		Baku, the great oil capital of Russia, had been a stronghold of the party, with its large and cosmopolitan proletarian population drawn by the prospect of jobs in the petroleum industry.
	www.marxists.org /history/international/comintern/baku/foreword.htm (2433 words)

	BAKU
		Crinos Baku with lots of trunks recalls the traditional portraits of Cthulhu; as the Baku are the ones standing at the ends of worlds, there might be something to this.
		Baku as a whole were level-headed and calm, but had the potential to become enraged like their smaller cousins, especially those who followed Shiva's path.
		The Baku must be in elephant or near-elephant form to perform this maneuver, and this is the only action he can take that turn (no die pool splitting, extra Rage actions, etc.) He runs toward his target and if lucky hits him, bowling him over and then trampling him with his feet.
	www.geocities.com /luiz_roberto/Rpg/Bete/Baku.htm (2699 words)

	Baku News
		BAKU, AZERBAIJAN British Petroleum's gleaming, ultramodern Sangachal oil terminal is the face of Azerbaijan that President Ilham Aliyev wants the world to see.
		BAKU, Azerbaijan An Azerbaijani soldier was shot and killed overnight by ethnic Armenian forces near the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry said Saturday.
		BAKU, Azerbaijan Azerbaijan said Thursday that it could not promise to start gas supplies to its neighbor Georgia next year, in a setback to Georgian hopes of reducing the country's energy dependance on Russia.
	www.topix.net /az/baku (713 words)

	Guide to Baku Rugs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Baku we came upon one of the oldest altars in the world, erect and flaming with its natural burnt-offering to this day.
		For unnumbered ages the gas which is generated by the subterranean store of oil has escaped from the fissures in the limestone crag, and the fire of this gas has lighted the prayers of generations of priests, as it blazed and flared away to the heavens.
		Surahani is from Surakhany a town on the Apsheron Peninsula 15 km north-east of central Baku.
	www.spongobongo.com /ns/ns9990.htm (632 words)

	Baku
		In Fountains Square in the heart of Baku, there is even a guy with a microwave who will whip up a batch of Pop Secret popcorn.
		Baku grew rich on oil wealth over century ago and it still generates a great deal of money for this small nation and its wealthy elite.
		Before I gave a talk at the Baku Academy of Public Administration, I met with the Rector, the local equivalent of university president.
	www.american.edu /dlublin/travel/baku1.html (1030 words)

	Baku (spirit) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Baku (獏 or 貘) is the name of a fantastic beast in Japanese folklore, originally from China.
		The baku is a benevolent beast, credited in China with a general ability to ward off evil, but it has become best known for its ability to devour human nightmares and the bad luck that accompanies them.
		The baku is also considered capable of devouring the evil spirits which cause plague and disease, and sleeping on the skin of one is said to keep away sickness and bad luck.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Baku_(spirit) (368 words)

	Baku Exiles Rugby Club
		Baku Exile RC is primarily expatriates who have come from far a field as Alaska and New Zealand to work in the Oil and Gas booming industry here in Azerbaijan.
		Baku Exiles RC always welcomes new players to join, this year we have new comers Edward Karr from Aberdeen and Ulie van Staden from South Africa.
		PSL have been the Baku Exiles RC main sponsors since very beginning and negotiations to keep PSL as our main sponsor for 2006/7 season are underway.
	www.bakuexilesrc.com /index.html (993 words)

	Creature Catalog - Preview Creature
		The baku’s forelegs are stout and similar to those of a rhino, while the rear legs are clawed and resemble a lion’s.
		These baku behave in the same manners as the good ones, but seek to disrupt the plans of their good brethren and cause suffering among humans.
		Baku are timid, peaceful creatures, but are merciless against evil monsters that display their maliciousness.
	www.enworld.org /cc/converted/view_c.php?CreatureID=643 (639 words)

	Baku the Travel Bug - the DVD series that introduces children to the wider world (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Baku is a new DVD series from World Notes, LLC, that introduces children ages 3-8 to people and places around the world.
		Baku the Travel Bug is a 30-minute DVD program that gives young children rare glimpses into cultures around the world.
		Baku the Travel Bug is the flagship product from World Notes, LLC, which plans to expand its goal of introducing children to the wider world to age groups both younger and older in the future.
	www.bakutravels.com /media.html (565 words)

	OSCE Office in Baku - Homepage
		The OSCE Office in Baku possesses a broad mandate, which covers major areas of concern in all OSCE dimensions including the human, political, economic and environmental aspects of security and stability.
		BAKU, 23 October 2006 - The Head of the OSCE Office in Baku today welcomed the Azerbaijani president's pardon of two newspaper editors imprisoned this year for libel...
		Baku, a large port city on the Caspian Sea, is Azerbaijan's capital and largest city.
	www.osce.org /baku (139 words)

	Baku City - Baku - Baku - Baku Pages
		The core of present-day Baku is the old town, or fortress, of Icheri-Shekher.
		The Baku oil field at the beginning of the 20th century was the largest in the world, and it remained the largest Soviet field until the 1940s.
		Baku is also a major cultural and educational center.
	www.bakupages.com /pages/baku/baku_en.php (475 words)

	Baku Azerbaijan Hotels ... Jake.com
		Baku, AZ The Crescent Beach Hotel is located on the shores of the Caspian Sea with direct access to over 400 metres of private beach.
		Baku, AZ The Hyatt Regency Baku is conveniently located on Bakuhanov Street, only five minutes from the Exhibition complex and governmental offices.
		Baku, AZ The Park Hyatt Baku stands at the heart of the Hyatt complex, adjacent to the Hyatt International Centre, Hyatt Regency Baku and the Hyatt Meeting and Conference...
	hotels.jake.com /int/az/baku-hotels.html (273 words)

	OSAC Crime/Safety Report - Baku (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The practice to follow in Baku is, especially at night, to take only taxis that have license plates with a "blue" background.
		The majority of US citizens visiting Baku stay in hotels which are up to western standards and offer a wide-range of amenities.
		The roads outside of Baku are in poor condition and lighting is sporadic to non-existent.
	baku.usembassy.gov /cons/travaz/safetyreport.html (1816 words)

	Museums of Baku (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The memorial museum of the famous Azerbaijan writer, playwright and journalist - M.S.Ordubady was founded on October 31 1979 after the decree of Council of Ministers of Azerbaijan republic.
		The things are the same as they were in those days when the poet was alive: writing-table, fragments of letters from exile in Siberia, Sadygzadeh's illustration devoted to victims of 1937 year repression, Javid's "Last work".
		The documentary photos of bringing back to Baku from Siberia Javid's corpse, of the process of burying in Nakhchivan are also among the exhibits of the third room.
	baku.aznet.org /baku/en/museumsen.htm (2223 words)

	Baku Congress of the Peoples of the East (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Baku Soviet is certainly well aware of the historic importance of this moment and is doing everything in its power to create the atmosphere of unanimity and brotherhood in which a fraternal union of the proletarians of Europe with the peoples of the East will come into being.
		I am sure that the workers of Baku, who have made so many sacrifices, will be glad that the Congress of the Peoples of the East is being held in their city, in Baku.
		Here in Baku, where for many years Persians, Turks and Tatars have worked, here in Baku where capitalism bullied and exploited these workers, socialist ideas also came to them at the same time, and found a common response in their hearts.
	www.marxists.org /history/international/comintern/baku/ch00.htm (3707 words)

	My Town
		was born in Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan.
		The capital of Azerbaijan, Baku is located on the western shore of the Caspian Sea and is one of Azerbaijan's largest cities.
		Russia captured the town in 1806, and in 1920 it became the Azerbaijan capital.
	www.geocities.com /Colosseum/Arena/1194/mytown/my_town.html (338 words)

	J.J. Modi: My Travels Outside Bombay: Iran, Azerbaijan, Baku
		Thus, I was exhausted when we arrived finally in Baku on the afternoon of the fifth day, took early dinner and went to bed at 8 P. so as to be ready next day at 7 A. to visit the Atash-Kadeh of Baku.
		A scholar who has burnt a little or lot of midnight oil, as the saying goes, over a small or a large historical place, when he visits that place and sees it with his own eyes, and corroborates his previous opinion about that place must be overjoyed by that visit.
		The real story behind Gibbon mentioning about the destruction (extinguishing) of the Baku’s Zoroastrian Aatash Kadehs at the hands of Heraclius is as follows: The Persian Emperor, Khushroo Perviz, attacked the holy Christian places in Palestine and carried with him to Iran the holy cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified.
	www.avesta.org /modi/baku.htm (6171 words)

	Baku Ceyhan Campaign (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Baku Ceyhan Campaign is working to raise public awareness of the social problems, human rights abuses and environmental damage that are being caused by the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline, which runs through Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey.
		In particular, the campaign argues that public money should not be used to subsidise social and environmental problems, purely in the interests of the private sector, but must be conditional on a positive contribution to the economic and social development of people in the region.
		The Baku Ceyhan campaign is a project of the Ilisu Dam Campaign.
	www.baku.org.uk /about.htm (206 words)

	Baku on 43 Places
		All foreigners that I know who visited Baku admired it (or at least they didn’t tell anything esle in my face :) The best part is the old “inner” city (Ichari Sheher, part of the UNESCO world heritage, http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/958) and also the “European” part of the city built mostly during first oil boom.
		Baku, Azerbaijan is not a place to go and “relax”...
		Baku is not the most architectually fascinating place, but it is definately an interesting place to visit.
	www.43places.com /places/view/104371 (404 words)

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