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==Etymology == |
==Etymology == |
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The old form of the name was "Langarkanan" that in [[Persian language|Persian]] means "the place of pulling up the anchor(s)" : "Langar" ({{Lang-fa|'''لنگر'''}}, anchor) + "kan" ({{Lang-fa|'''کن'''}}, to pull) + "an"({{Lang-fa|'''آن'''}}, suffix of places). However, some sources state that Lankaran is said to come from the Talish words for 'Cane house', which sounds as 'Lan Karan'.<ref>[http://www.ozaramizdi.org/l%C9%99nk%C9%99ran.html lənkəran on ozaramizdi.org] {{az icon}}</ref><ref>[http://lankaranmks.jimdo.com/l%C9%99nk%C9%99ran-haqq%C4%B1nda-%C3%BCmumi-m%C9%99lumat/ Lənkəran haqqında tarixi coqrafi məlumat ] {{az icon}}</ref> Alternatively, from [[Median language|Median]] ''*Lan(a)karan-'', where *''karan-'' means 'border, region, land' and ''Lan'' is probably a name of a [[Caspians|Caspian]] tribe.<ref>А. Периханян '''(1982)''', ''Этимологические заметки // Историко-филологический журнал. Ереван. № 1, pp. 55-62''</ref> |
The old form of the name was "Langarkanan" that in [[Persian language|Persian]] means "the place of pulling up the anchor(s)" : "Langar" ({{Lang-fa|'''لنگر'''}}, anchor) + "kan" ({{Lang-fa|'''کن'''}}, to pull) + "an"({{Lang-fa|'''آن'''}}, suffix of places). However, some sources state that Lankaran is said to come from the Talish words for 'Cane house', which sounds as 'Lan Karan'.<ref>[http://www.ozaramizdi.org/l%C9%99nk%C9%99ran.html lənkəran on ozaramizdi.org]{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} {{az icon}}</ref><ref>[http://lankaranmks.jimdo.com/l%C9%99nk%C9%99ran-haqq%C4%B1nda-%C3%BCmumi-m%C9%99lumat/ Lənkəran haqqında tarixi coqrafi məlumat ] {{az icon}}</ref> Alternatively, from [[Median language|Median]] ''*Lan(a)karan-'', where *''karan-'' means 'border, region, land' and ''Lan'' is probably a name of a [[Caspians|Caspian]] tribe.<ref>А. Периханян '''(1982)''', ''Этимологические заметки // Историко-филологический журнал. Ереван. № 1, pp. 55-62''</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The city was built on a swamp along the northern bank of the river bearing the city's name. There are remains of human settlements in the area dating back to the [[Neolithic period]] as well as ruins of fortified villages from the Bronze and Iron Ages.<ref name=history>[http://www.lankaran.az/content.php?lang=en&page=tarixi History of Lankaran]</ref> |
The city was built on a swamp along the northern bank of the river bearing the city's name. There are remains of human settlements in the area dating back to the [[Neolithic period]] as well as ruins of fortified villages from the Bronze and Iron Ages.<ref name=history>[http://www.lankaran.az/content.php?lang=en&page=tarixi History of Lankaran] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706131006/http://www.lankaran.az/content.php?lang=en&page=tarixi |date=2011-07-06 }}</ref> |
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With the death of [[Nader Shah]] (r. 1736-1747), the [[Talysh Khanate]] was founded by a certain Seyyed Abbas, whose ancestors were members of the Iranian [[Safavid dynasty]], and had moved into the Talish region during the 1720s during a turbulent period in Iranian history. From the founding of the khanate, until 1828, it was under the suzerainty of the [[Iran]]ian [[Zand dynasty|Zand]] and [[Qajar dynasty|Qajar]] dynasties. In the first half of the 18th century, the [[Russian Empire|Russians]] gained control over it for a few years through the [[Russo-Persian War (1722-1723)|Russo-Persian War of 1722-1723]]; in 1732 it was ceded back to Iran by the [[Treaty of Resht]]. During the [[Russo-Persian War (1804-1813)|Russo-Persian War of 1804-1813]], [[General Kotlyarevsky]] heading the southernmost Russian contingent during the war, [[Storming of Lankaran|stormed and captured Lankaran's fortress]]. Following the [[Treaty of Gulistan]] of 1813, it was returned to Qajar Iran.<ref name="books.google.nl">Timothy C. Dowling [https://books.google.com/books?id=KTq2BQAAQBAJ&pg=PA728&dq=russo+persian+war+1804-1813&hl=en&sa=X&ei=QnOXVJXpCcz7UPevhPAK&ved=0CCcQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=russo%20persian%20war%201804-1813&f=false ''Russia at War: From the Mongol Conquest to Afghanistan, Chechnya, and Beyond''] pp 728-730 ABC-CLIO, 2 dec. 2014 {{ISBN|978-1598849486}}</ref> However, the [[Treaty of Turkmenchay]] (1828) that followed through the next and final bout of hostilities between the two, the [[Russo-Persian War (1826-1828)|Russo-Persian War of 1826-1828]],<ref name=history /> Qajar Iran was forced to irrevocably cede the city to Russia.<ref name="books.google.nl"/> |
With the death of [[Nader Shah]] (r. 1736-1747), the [[Talysh Khanate]] was founded by a certain Seyyed Abbas, whose ancestors were members of the Iranian [[Safavid dynasty]], and had moved into the Talish region during the 1720s during a turbulent period in Iranian history. From the founding of the khanate, until 1828, it was under the suzerainty of the [[Iran]]ian [[Zand dynasty|Zand]] and [[Qajar dynasty|Qajar]] dynasties. In the first half of the 18th century, the [[Russian Empire|Russians]] gained control over it for a few years through the [[Russo-Persian War (1722-1723)|Russo-Persian War of 1722-1723]]; in 1732 it was ceded back to Iran by the [[Treaty of Resht]]. During the [[Russo-Persian War (1804-1813)|Russo-Persian War of 1804-1813]], [[General Kotlyarevsky]] heading the southernmost Russian contingent during the war, [[Storming of Lankaran|stormed and captured Lankaran's fortress]]. Following the [[Treaty of Gulistan]] of 1813, it was returned to Qajar Iran.<ref name="books.google.nl">Timothy C. Dowling [https://books.google.com/books?id=KTq2BQAAQBAJ&pg=PA728&dq=russo+persian+war+1804-1813&hl=en&sa=X&ei=QnOXVJXpCcz7UPevhPAK&ved=0CCcQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=russo%20persian%20war%201804-1813&f=false ''Russia at War: From the Mongol Conquest to Afghanistan, Chechnya, and Beyond''] pp 728-730 ABC-CLIO, 2 dec. 2014 {{ISBN|978-1598849486}}</ref> However, the [[Treaty of Turkmenchay]] (1828) that followed through the next and final bout of hostilities between the two, the [[Russo-Persian War (1826-1828)|Russo-Persian War of 1826-1828]],<ref name=history /> Qajar Iran was forced to irrevocably cede the city to Russia.<ref name="books.google.nl"/> |
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== Economy == |
== Economy == |
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Dominating spheres in Lankaran economy are vegetable-growing, tea-growing, paddy cultivating, cattle-breeding, citrus plants, [[beekeeping]], [[fishing]], and grain farming.<ref>[http://lankaranbc.com/content_183_en.html Business opportunities of the region]</ref> Favourable humid subtropical climate, availability of good arable land, water and sufficient labour resources of city provides a good basis for agricultural activities as well as development of agro-processing enterprises. The city is also home of Azerbaijan's first [[tea]] plant, built in 1937.<ref>[http://www.pasha.az/en-teaworld.html Tea culture in Azerbaijan]</ref> |
Dominating spheres in Lankaran economy are vegetable-growing, tea-growing, paddy cultivating, cattle-breeding, citrus plants, [[beekeeping]], [[fishing]], and grain farming.<ref>[http://lankaranbc.com/content_183_en.html Business opportunities of the region] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713183454/http://lankaranbc.com/content_183_en.html |date=2011-07-13 }}</ref> Favourable humid subtropical climate, availability of good arable land, water and sufficient labour resources of city provides a good basis for agricultural activities as well as development of agro-processing enterprises. The city is also home of Azerbaijan's first [[tea]] plant, built in 1937.<ref>[http://www.pasha.az/en-teaworld.html Tea culture in Azerbaijan]</ref> |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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===Cuisine=== |
===Cuisine=== |
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Lankaran's cuisine has largely been affected by its multicultural history, hence the large variety of food originating during [[Talysh Khanate]]. Lankaran's signature cuisine includes lavangi, Lankaran kulcha, marji plov, white plov, pumpkin plov and turshu kebab.<ref>[http://www.azmaison.fr/az/index_az.shtml?language=1;section=11;section2=10 Azerbaijani Cuisine: Şirniyyat] {{az icon}}</ref><ref name=cuisine>[http://www.lankaran.az/content.php?lang=en&page=metbex Cuisine of Lankaran]</ref><ref>[http://abqala.az/Subtropical.html Azərbaycanın subtropik zonası] {{az icon}}</ref> |
Lankaran's cuisine has largely been affected by its multicultural history, hence the large variety of food originating during [[Talysh Khanate]]. Lankaran's signature cuisine includes lavangi, Lankaran kulcha, marji plov, white plov, pumpkin plov and turshu kebab.<ref>[http://www.azmaison.fr/az/index_az.shtml?language=1;section=11;section2=10 Azerbaijani Cuisine: Şirniyyat] {{az icon}}</ref><ref name=cuisine>[http://www.lankaran.az/content.php?lang=en&page=metbex Cuisine of Lankaran] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706131010/http://www.lankaran.az/content.php?lang=en&page=metbex |date=2011-07-06 }}</ref><ref>[http://abqala.az/Subtropical.html Azərbaycanın subtropik zonası] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090914013432/http://www.abqala.az/Subtropical.html |date=2009-09-14 }} {{az icon}}</ref> |
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===Music and media=== |
===Music and media=== |
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===Sports=== |
===Sports=== |
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[[File:Firtina face.jpg|thumb|right|Khazar Lankaran fans in [[Lankaran City Stadium]].]] |
[[File:Firtina face.jpg|thumb|right|Khazar Lankaran fans in [[Lankaran City Stadium]].]] |
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The city has one professional [[football (soccer)|football]] team competing in the top-flight of [[Azerbaijan]]i football - [[Khazar Lankaran]], currently playing in the [[Azerbaijan Premier League]]. Sporting venues in the city include the [[Lankaran City Stadium]] and Lankaran Olympic Sports Complex.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lankaran Olympic Sport Complex|url=http://www.noc-aze.org/national-olympic-academy/activities/olympic-complexes/lankaran-olympic-sport-complex?lang=en|website=www.noc-aze.org|accessdate=18 November 2014}}</ref> The stadium was one of the venues for the group stages of the [[2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|title=France end Asian domination|url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/archive/u17womensworldcup/azerbaijan2012/index.html|work=fifa.com|publisher=[[FIFA]]|accessdate=6 July 2013}}</ref> |
The city has one professional [[football (soccer)|football]] team competing in the top-flight of [[Azerbaijan]]i football - [[Khazar Lankaran]], currently playing in the [[Azerbaijan Premier League]]. Sporting venues in the city include the [[Lankaran City Stadium]] and Lankaran Olympic Sports Complex.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lankaran Olympic Sport Complex|url=http://www.noc-aze.org/national-olympic-academy/activities/olympic-complexes/lankaran-olympic-sport-complex?lang=en|website=www.noc-aze.org|accessdate=18 November 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129025210/http://www.noc-aze.org/national-olympic-academy/activities/olympic-complexes/lankaran-olympic-sport-complex?lang=en|archivedate=29 November 2014|df=}}</ref> The stadium was one of the venues for the group stages of the [[2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|title=France end Asian domination|url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/archive/u17womensworldcup/azerbaijan2012/index.html|work=fifa.com|publisher=[[FIFA]]|accessdate=6 July 2013}}</ref> |
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In 2012, the city won to host European Masters Weightlifting Championship.<ref>{{cite web|title=Weightlifting Masters|url=http://www.lankaran2012.az/weightlifting/masters/|publisher=Official Website of European Masters Weightlifting 2012|accessdate=19 March 2011}}</ref> |
In 2012, the city won to host European Masters Weightlifting Championship.<ref>{{cite web|title=Weightlifting Masters|url=http://www.lankaran2012.az/weightlifting/masters/|publisher=Official Website of European Masters Weightlifting 2012|accessdate=19 March 2011|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110420131409/http://www.lankaran2012.az/weightlifting/masters/|archivedate=20 April 2011|df=}}</ref> |
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==Transport== |
==Transport== |
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===Air=== |
===Air=== |
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The [[Lankaran International Airport]] is well served with connections to domestic and international destinations. The airport's international terminal was opened in September 2008 and the airport is set on its way for becoming one of the busiest hubs in Azerbaijan.<ref>[http://www.paritet.az/eyalet/566.html Lənkəranda çay plantasiyalarının sahəsi genişləndirilir] {{az icon}}</ref> |
The [[Lankaran International Airport]] is well served with connections to domestic and international destinations. The airport's international terminal was opened in September 2008 and the airport is set on its way for becoming one of the busiest hubs in Azerbaijan.<ref>[http://www.paritet.az/eyalet/566.html Lənkəranda çay plantasiyalarının sahəsi genişləndirilir]{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} {{az icon}}</ref> |
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===Rail=== |
===Rail=== |
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The city has rail service from historic terminals in downtown to [[Baku]] in the east and [[Astara, Azerbaijan|Astara]] in the south.<ref>[http://www.yusif.us/lankaran.html History of Lankaran:Economy]</ref><ref>[http://lankaran.az/content.php?page=turizm_muessiseleri Turizm müəssisələri] {{az icon}}</ref> |
The city has rail service from historic terminals in downtown to [[Baku]] in the east and [[Astara, Azerbaijan|Astara]] in the south.<ref>[http://www.yusif.us/lankaran.html History of Lankaran:Economy]{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>[http://lankaran.az/content.php?page=turizm_muessiseleri Turizm müəssisələri] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090405202507/http://www.lankaran.az/content.php?page=turizm_muessiseleri |date=2009-04-05 }} {{az icon}}</ref> |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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{{Commons category|Lenkoran|Lankaran}} |
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{{wikivoyage|Lankaran}} |
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*[http://www.lankaran.az/ Official city webpage] - [http://www.lankaran.az/index.php?lang=eng (English version)] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20051219044552/http://www.lankaran.az/ Official city webpage] - [https://web.archive.org/web/20051227192744/http://www.lankaran.az/index.php?lang=eng (English version)] |
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*[http://www.lsu.edu.az/ Lankaran State University] |
*[http://www.lsu.edu.az/ Lankaran State University] |
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*[http://sunsite.berkeley.edu:8085/azerbaijan/100k/J-39-038.jpg Soviet topographic map 1:100,000 (published in 1991)] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060205082450/http://sunsite.berkeley.edu:8085/azerbaijan/100k/J-39-038.jpg Soviet topographic map 1:100,000 (published in 1991)] |
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*[https://maps.google.com/maps?ll=38.758501,48.851566&spn=0.083040,0.152967&t=k&hl=en Satellite photo via Google Maps] |
*[https://maps.google.com/maps?ll=38.758501,48.851566&spn=0.083040,0.152967&t=k&hl=en Satellite photo via Google Maps] |
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* [https://archive.is/20020311155127/http://lankaran.aznet.org/lankaran/history_eng.htm History] |
* [https://archive.is/20020311155127/http://lankaran.aznet.org/lankaran/history_eng.htm History] |
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Revision as of 23:05, 4 December 2017
38°45′13″N 48°51′04″E / 38.75361°N 48.85111°E
Lankaran
Lənkəran | |
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 Lankaran | |
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  Lankaran | |
| Coordinates: 38°45′13″N 48°51′04″E / 38.75361°N 48.85111°E | |
| Country |  Azerbaijan |
| City | Lankaran |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,539.4 km2 (594.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2014)[1] | |
• Total | 51,300 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (AZT) |
| Area code | +994 025 25 |
| Website | Official website |
Lankaran (Template:Lang-az) is a city in Azerbaijan, on the coast of the Caspian Sea, near the southern border with Iran. It has a population of 51,300 (2014). It is next to but independent of Lankaran rayon. The city forms a distinct first-order division of Azerbaijan.
Etymology
The old form of the name was "Langarkanan" that in Persian means "the place of pulling up the anchor(s)" : "Langar" (Template:Lang-fa, anchor) + "kan" (Template:Lang-fa, to pull) + "an"(Template:Lang-fa, suffix of places). However, some sources state that Lankaran is said to come from the Talish words for 'Cane house', which sounds as 'Lan Karan'.[2][3] Alternatively, from Median *Lan(a)karan-, where *karan- means 'border, region, land' and Lan is probably a name of a Caspian tribe.[4]
History
The city was built on a swamp along the northern bank of the river bearing the city's name. There are remains of human settlements in the area dating back to the Neolithic period as well as ruins of fortified villages from the Bronze and Iron Ages.[5]
With the death of Nader Shah (r. 1736-1747), the Talysh Khanate was founded by a certain Seyyed Abbas, whose ancestors were members of the Iranian Safavid dynasty, and had moved into the Talish region during the 1720s during a turbulent period in Iranian history. From the founding of the khanate, until 1828, it was under the suzerainty of the Iranian Zand and Qajar dynasties. In the first half of the 18th century, the Russians gained control over it for a few years through the Russo-Persian War of 1722-1723; in 1732 it was ceded back to Iran by the Treaty of Resht. During the Russo-Persian War of 1804-1813, General Kotlyarevsky heading the southernmost Russian contingent during the war, stormed and captured Lankaran's fortress. Following the Treaty of Gulistan of 1813, it was returned to Qajar Iran.[6] However, the Treaty of Turkmenchay (1828) that followed through the next and final bout of hostilities between the two, the Russo-Persian War of 1826-1828,[5] Qajar Iran was forced to irrevocably cede the city to Russia.[6]
Once absorbed into the Russian empire, it became a part of the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic after the Russian revolution in 1917, and the short time as part of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic. In 1991, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, it became a part of independent Azerbaijan.
Geography
There are sandy beaches near Lankaran. Thermal sulphide, chloride, sodium-calcium waters of Andjin (Upper and Lower) mineral springs are situated 12 km west of the town. Also to the west are the ruins of Ballabur castle, near the village with the same name.
The region has a vast area of national parks, where a variety of fauna and flora are preserved. Gizil-Agach State Reserve hosts over 250 kinds of plants, 30 species of fish and more than 220 kinds of birds. Lankaran is also known for Parrotia persica, or ironwood. It is naturally grown in the region and could be seen in Hirkan National Park. Local myth has it that it is the only wood that sinks in water, hence the name (ironwood). Historically it has been used for heating, since it burns for a long time and is not easily extinguished. The Persian leopard (Panthera pardus saxicolor) subspecies of the leopard, lives in the national park as well. In 1937, members of the Opilio lepidus species of harvestman were sited in the area.[7]
Climate
Lankaran has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa), which borderlines the Mediterranean climate. Lankaran has cool, wet winters and very warm, dry/highly humid summers. The maximum annual precipitation of 1,600 to 1,800 mm, and is the highest precipitation in Azerbaijan.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 7.2 (45.0) |
7.2 (45.0) |
11.0 (51.8) |
17.5 (63.5) |
22.5 (72.5) |
27.2 (81.0) |
30.4 (86.7) |
29.5 (85.1) |
25.9 (78.6) |
19.9 (67.8) |
14.1 (57.4) |
10.1 (50.2) |
18.5 (65.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 0.0 (32.0) |
1.0 (33.8) |
3.9 (39.0) |
8.6 (47.5) |
13.1 (55.6) |
17.5 (63.5) |
20.1 (68.2) |
19.7 (67.5) |
16.9 (62.4) |
11.8 (53.2) |
6.7 (44.1) |
2.5 (36.5) |
10.2 (50.3) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 91 (3.6) |
114 (4.5) |
90 (3.5) |
50 (2.0) |
54 (2.1) |
22 (0.9) |
17 (0.7) |
50 (2.0) |
143 (5.6) |
259 (10.2) |
168 (6.6) |
88 (3.5) |
1,146 (45.2) |
| Average precipitation days | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 97 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 105.4 | 98.9 | 124.0 | 171.0 | 226.3 | 282.0 | 306.9 | 254.2 | 189.0 | 127.1 | 99.0 | 108.5 | 2,092.3 |
| Source 1: World Meteorological Organization (UN) [8] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Hong Kong Observatory(sun only)[9] | |||||||||||||
Economy
Dominating spheres in Lankaran economy are vegetable-growing, tea-growing, paddy cultivating, cattle-breeding, citrus plants, beekeeping, fishing, and grain farming.[10] Favourable humid subtropical climate, availability of good arable land, water and sufficient labour resources of city provides a good basis for agricultural activities as well as development of agro-processing enterprises. The city is also home of Azerbaijan's first tea plant, built in 1937.[11]
Demographics
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Lankaran is home to Azerbaijan's largest Talysh community.
Census of 2009.
- Azerbaijani people 80.54% (40.019)
- Talysh people 19.54% (10.342)
- Russians 0.19% (281)
- Ukrainians 0.02% (22)
- Turkish 0.01% (17)
- Kurds 0.01% (14)
- Tatars 0.01% (13)
- Lezgins 0.01% (10)
- Others 0.02% (27)
Religion
The religion with the largest community of followers is Islam. The majority of the Muslims are Shia Muslims, and the Republic of Azerbaijan has the second highest Shia population percentage in the world after Iran.[12] The city's notable mosques include Kichik Bazar Mosque and Boyuk Bazar Mosque.[13]
Culture
As of 2012, the city along with Baku and Ganja participated in Earth Hour movement.[14][15]
Cuisine
Lankaran's cuisine has largely been affected by its multicultural history, hence the large variety of food originating during Talysh Khanate. Lankaran's signature cuisine includes lavangi, Lankaran kulcha, marji plov, white plov, pumpkin plov and turshu kebab.[16][17][18]
Music and media
Lankaran is home to several national folk performers, including the Bacılar (The Sisters) national Talysh folk and dance collective.[19]
The regional channel Janub TV and newspaper Lankaran are headquartered in the city.[20]
Sports
The city has one professional football team competing in the top-flight of Azerbaijani football - Khazar Lankaran, currently playing in the Azerbaijan Premier League. Sporting venues in the city include the Lankaran City Stadium and Lankaran Olympic Sports Complex.[21] The stadium was one of the venues for the group stages of the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.[22]
In 2012, the city won to host European Masters Weightlifting Championship.[23]
Transport
Public system
Lankaran has a large urban transport system, mostly managed by the Ministry of Transportation.
Air
The Lankaran International Airport is well served with connections to domestic and international destinations. The airport's international terminal was opened in September 2008 and the airport is set on its way for becoming one of the busiest hubs in Azerbaijan.[24]
Rail
The city has rail service from historic terminals in downtown to Baku in the east and Astara in the south.[25][26]
Education
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The following universities are located in Lankaran:
- Lankaran State University - Founded in 1991, Lankaran State University is Lankaran's first university to start courses.
Notable residents
Some of the city's many prestigious residents include: Major-General of the Soviet armoured troops during World War II Hazi Aslanov, General of the Artillery in the Imperial Russian Army Samad bey Mehmandarov, folk singer and theatre actress Jahan Talyshinskaya, social activist Maryam Bayramalibeyova, pop singer Ilhama Gasimova, weightlifter Turan Mirzayev, singer Hagigat Rzayeva and footballer Dmitriy Kramarenko.[27][28]
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Maryam Bayramalibeyova, was social activist.
International relations
Twin towns — Sister cities
Lankaran is twinned with various cities.
Gallery
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The central street of Lankaran
See also
References
- ^ Population statistics of Eastern Europe
- ^ lənkəran on ozaramizdi.org[permanent dead link] Template:Az icon
- ^ Lənkəran haqqında tarixi coqrafi məlumat Template:Az icon
- ^ А. Периханян (1982), Этимологические заметки // Историко-филологический журнал. Ереван. № 1, pp. 55-62
- ^ a b History of Lankaran Archived 2011-07-06 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b Timothy C. Dowling Russia at War: From the Mongol Conquest to Afghanistan, Chechnya, and Beyond pp 728-730 ABC-CLIO, 2 dec. 2014 ISBN 978-1598849486
- ^ Nataly Y. Snegovaya (2007). "Two New Harvestman Species from Lenkoran, Azerbaijan (Arachnida: Opiliones: Phalangiidae)" (PDF). Bulletin of the British Arachnological Society. 14 (2): 88–92.
- ^ "World Weather Information Service – Lenkaran". United Nations. Retrieved 19 January 2011.
- ^ "Climatological Information for Lankaran, Azerbaijan". Hong Kong Observatory. Retrieved November 17, 2012.
- ^ Business opportunities of the region Archived 2011-07-13 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Tea culture in Azerbaijan
- ^ Juan Eduardo Campo,Encyclopedia of Islam, p.625
- ^ "Culture in Lankaran" (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 13 November 2014.
- ^ "Azerbaijan to join Earth Hour". www.news.az. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "IDEA campaign to hold Earth Hour action". en.trend.az. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ^ Azerbaijani Cuisine: Şirniyyat Template:Az icon
- ^ Cuisine of Lankaran Archived 2011-07-06 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Azərbaycanın subtropik zonası Archived 2009-09-14 at the Wayback Machine Template:Az icon
- ^ "Bacılar" talış folklor mahnı və rəqs kollektivi Template:Az icon
- ^ "Radio-TV yayımı" (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 13 November 2014.
- ^ "Lankaran Olympic Sport Complex". www.noc-aze.org. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "France end Asian domination". fifa.com. FIFA. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- ^ "Weightlifting Masters". Official Website of European Masters Weightlifting 2012. Archived from the original on 20 April 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Lənkəranda çay plantasiyalarının sahəsi genişləndirilir[permanent dead link] Template:Az icon
- ^ History of Lankaran:Economy[permanent dead link]
- ^ Turizm müəssisələri Archived 2009-04-05 at the Wayback Machine Template:Az icon
- ^ Template:Az icon The Voice of Happiness and Optimism: Jahan Talyshinskaya by Afruz Mammadova. Musigi-dunya.az
- ^ Асланов Ази Ахад оглы (in Russian). Heroes of the country.
- ^ Города США и Азербайджана стали побратимами (in Russian). Retrieved 13 November 2014.
External links
- Official city webpage - (English version)
- Lankaran State University
- Soviet topographic map 1:100,000 (published in 1991)
- Satellite photo via Google Maps
- History
- Economy
- Lankaran (as Lənkəran) at GEOnet Names Server
