Salyan, Azerbaijan
Salyan (Azerbaijani: Salyan), is a city in and the seat of the Salyan Rayon of Azerbaijan.[1] The city of Salyan is industrialized and known for processing caviar.[2][3]
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Coordinates: 39°35′42″N 48°58′45″E | |
Azerbaijan | |
Rayon | Salyan |
Population (2008) | |
• Total | 36,100 |
Time zone | UTC+4 (AZT) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+5 (AZT) |
History
The city has been a continuous settlement of sal tribe, after whom the city named and occupied by Kura river.[4] Salyan was part of Quba Khanate during 1680 to 1782 and ruled by various khans.[5]
Throughout its history, Salyan has suffered from floods because of its proximity to the river and the relatively low elevation of most of the town.[6]
Geography
Demographics
Administrative divisions
The municipality of Salyan consists of the city of Salyan. The mayor, presently Sevindik Hatamov, embodies the executive power of the city.[7]
List of City's mayors
Salyan Khanate
Economy
Culture
Sport
Salyan was home to former football teams Plastik Salyan and Mughan. Mughan through its history played in the Azerbaijan Premier League.[9]
Transport
Public transport
Salyan has a large urban transport system, mostly managed by the Ministry of Transportation.
Education
Notable residents
Some of the city's many prestigious residents include: philosopher Ali bey Huseynzade, mathematician Vagif Guliyev, lieutenant general Rail Rzayev, poet Khalil Rza Uluturk and footballer Samadagha Shikhlarov.
References
- Salyan şəhəri (in Azerbaijani)
- A little boy with fish Archived 2009-08-04 at the Wayback Machine
- Икра (in Russian)
- Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan: Salyan
- Глава Сальянского района - глава исполнительной власти, назначается президентом. Archived 2009-02-28 at the Wayback Machine (in Russian)
- "Over 40 schools suspend lessons due to floods in Azerbaijani region". en.trend.az. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- "İcra hakimiyyətinin başçısı". salyan-ih.gov.az (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- "Salyan Mayors" (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- Клуб из Сальяна вышел в лидеры азербайджанской футбольной Премьер-лиги – Турнирное положение (in Russian)
- Whitney Smith. Flag Lore Of All Nations. — Millbrook Press, 2001. — P. 13. — ISBN 9780761317531
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