A colorful night view. This is the view of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The city has experienced rapid development due to the development of oil fields off the Caspian Sea, and is often referred to as the "second Dubai" because of its modern buildings.
While rapid development,2010In the mid-1980s, a severe recession caused by the collapse of oil prices led to setbacks in some of the city's plans. The future of Azerbaijan, which is expected to develop further due to the recent increase in demand for natural gas, will be the focus of attention.
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