Nakhchivan (city)

Nakhchivan Naxçıvan
City
Nakhchivan
Coordinates: 39°12′58″N 45°24′38″E
Country	Azerbaijan
Autonomous Republic	Nakhchivan
Area
• Total	190 km2 (70 sq mi)
Elevation	873 m (2,864 ft)
Population  (2020)
• Total	94,500
Demonym	Nakhchivanly
Time zone	UTC+4 (AZT)
Website	ih.nakhchivan.az

Nakhchivan (Azerbaijani: Naxçıvan) is the capital of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan, located 450 km (280 mi) west of Baku. The city is spread over the foothills of Zangezur chain, on the right bank of the Nakhchivan River at an altitude of almost 1,000 m (3,300 ft).

History

Nakhchivan is an ancient city with a rich history, located in Azerbaijan. It has roots dating back to ancient times, and its strategic position made it a significant cultural and trade center along the Silk Road. Over the centuries, it has been under various empires, including Persian, Ottoman, and Russian control. Today, Nakhchivan stands as a blend of historical heritage and modern influence.

Universities and colleges

Nakhchivan is one of Azerbaijan's main centres of education. Universities here are:

• Nakhchivan State University
• Nakhchivan Private University
• Nakhchivan Teachers Institute

Sports

Football and Futsal are the most popular sports in Nakhchivan. The city's Araz Naxçivan is one of the top futsal clubs in the European futsal arena. They regularly participate in the UEFA Futsal Cup.

Notable People

• Heydar Aliyev - Former President of Azerbaijan.
• Fuzuli - Azerbaijani poet and one of the greatest contributors to Azerbaijani literature.