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Absheron

Absheron, or Absheron Peninsula, is a geographic region in eastern Azerbaijan that projects into the Caspian Sea. It includes the capital city, Baku, situated at the peninsula’s southern tip, and forms the core of the country’s metropolitan area. The broader term also designates the Absheron District, an administrative division that surrounds parts of the peninsula and hinterland.

Geography and climate: The peninsula is relatively flat and arid, with sparse vegetation. It has a continental

History and economy: Absheron has been a center of oil production since the 19th century, and Baku

Notable landmarks and culture: The peninsula hosts historic and cultural sites such as the Ateshgah Fire Temple

Demographics and administration: The population is predominantly Azerbaijani. The Absheron region is administered under Azerbaijan’s national

climate
with
hot
summers
and
mild
winters,
and
is
influenced
by
sea
breezes
from
the
Caspian.
The
landscape
features
coastal
sands,
salt-affected
plains,
and
a
number
of
oil
fields
and
industrial
facilities.
became
one
of
the
world’s
leading
oil
centers,
shaping
urban
growth
and
regional
development.
Today
the
economy
of
the
Absheron
area
centers
on
oil
and
gas
extraction,
refining,
petrochemicals,
and
related
services,
complemented
by
port
facilities,
logistics,
and
transportation
networks.
near
Surakhani
and
the
Yanar
Dag
natural
flame
near
Baku.
The
historic
core
of
Baku,
the
Icherisheher
or
Old
City,
lies
on
the
peninsula
and
reflects
centuries
of
trade
and
energy-driven
growth.
government,
with
Baku
as
the
capital
and
the
peninsula's
communities
governed
by
local
authorities
within
the
framework
of
the
constitution.