City · Azerbaijan

Shamakhi

Shamakhi is a city in Azerbaijan and the administrative centre of the Shamakhi District. The city's estimated population as of 2010 was 31,704. It is famous for its traditional dancers, and also for perhaps giving its name to the Soumak rugs.

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• Population: 29,403.
• Known for: traditional dancers.
• Area: 6 sq km.
• Timezone: Asia/Baku.

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