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City of Winds 

Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan that lies on the banks of the Caspian Sea, is also called the City of Winds.

The City of Winds (Azerbaijani: Küləklər şəhəri) is an unofficial, literary name for Baku, mainly because it is windy throughout most of the year. The name derives from the ancient Persian name of this locality: بادکوبه (Bādkube, lit. "pounding winds"). There are two winds common to Baku: cold and rough Khazri, and mild and gentle Gilavar. The former is associated with negativeness, while the latter is associated with goodness, forming an important chain in Azerbaijani mythology and beliefs that is related to the struggle of Good and Evil.
1. I have heard that Baku is also called the City of Winds.
2. Baku coastal city of sunshine, culture, entertainment and living history.

3. Ecologist predict windy weather in Baku on June 5.
City of Winds by heymamasita August 7, 2020