Shaki

Also known as Nukha, Sheki, Şəki, Nuxa

city in Azerbaijan

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Shaki is a historic city located in northwestern Azerbaijan known for its traditional architecture and cultural heritage. The city is significant as a center of Azerbaijani history and tourism, featuring landmarks such as the Shaki Khan's Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Official name: Şəki
Population: 56223
Area: 9
Elevation: 545
Official website: sheki-ih.gov.az/az
Image: Şəki şəhəri ümumi görünüş. çaykənarı.jpg
Dialing code: +994 2424
Licence plate code: 55

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Commons category: Şəki (city)
postal code: AZ5500
native label: Şəki

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Shaki (Azerbaijani: Şəki, Azerbaijani pronunciation: [ʃæ'ki]) is a city in northwestern Azerbaijan, surrounded by the district of the same name. It is located in the southern part of the Greater Caucasus mountain range, 240 km (150 mi) from Baku. As of 2020, it has a population of 68,400. The center of the city and the Palace of Shaki Khans were inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2019 because of their unique architecture and history as an important trading center along the Silk Road.

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