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| {{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
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|official_name = Şirvan | ||
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| |image_caption = Road sign at the entrance to |
|image_caption = Road sign at the entrance to Şirvan city | ||
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| |map_caption = Location of |
|map_caption = Location of Şirvan | ||
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| | title= Ali Bayramli ( |
| title= Ali Bayramli (Şirvan), Azerbaijan Page | ||
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| |area_code = +994 2121 | |area_code = +994 2121 | ||
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'''Şirvan''' (transliterated, Shirvan) is a ] in ], located on the ]. The city forms one of the ]. | ||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| {{Expand section|date=November 2014}} | {{Expand section|date=November 2014}} | ||
| The city originated in the 19th century as the Russian resettlement village Zubovka, named in honor of ], while it was known locally as Qarachukhar.<ref>{{cite web|title=Russian encyclopedia: Ali Bayramly|url=http://dic.academic.ru/dic.nsf/enc_geo/11074/%D0%90%D0%BB%D0%B8|website=dic.academic.ru|accessdate=16 November 2014|language=Russian}}</ref> Throughout |
The city originated in the 19th century as the Russian resettlement village Zubovka, named in honor of ], while it was known locally as Qarachukhar.<ref>{{cite web|title=Russian encyclopedia: Ali Bayramly|url=http://dic.academic.ru/dic.nsf/enc_geo/11074/%D0%90%D0%BB%D0%B8|website=dic.academic.ru|accessdate=16 November 2014|language=Russian}}</ref> Throughout the history, Şirvan changed its name a few times. The city was called ''Zubovka'' prior to 1938, then was renamed ''Ali Bayramli'' from 1938 to 2008.<ref>{{cite web|title=Şirvana şəhər statusu verilməsinin 50 illiyi qeyd olundu|url=http://ctv.az/sirvana-s%C9%99h%C9%99r-statusu-verilm%C9%99sinin-50-illiyi-qeyd-olundu-video/|website=ctv.az|accessdate=18 November 2014|language=Azerbaijani}}</ref> | ||
| The city was renamed to ' |
The city was renamed to 'Şirvan' by the decision of the ] on April 25, 2008.<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120211174048/http://www.1news.az/articles.php?item_id=20080425041404173&sec_id=4 |date=2012-02-11 }}</ref><ref> {{dead link|date=May 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> 'Shirvan' appears to be derived from ''Shīr'' ({{lang-fa|{{Nastaliq|شیر}}}}, ']').<ref name="Geptner1972">{{cite book |author1=Heptner, V. G. |author2=Sludskij, A. A. |orig-year=1972 |year=1992 |title=Mlekopitajuščie Sovetskogo Soiuza. Moskva: Vysšaia Škola |trans-title=Mammals of the Soviet Union. Volume II, Part 2. Carnivora (Hyaenas and Cats) |publisher=Smithsonian Institution and the National Science Foundation |location=Washington DC |chapter=Lion |url=https://archive.org/stream/mammalsofsov221992gept#page/83/mode/2up |pages=82–95}}</ref> | ||
| Throughout its history, |
Throughout its history, Şirvan has suffered from floods because of its proximity to the river and the relatively low elevation of most of the town.<ref>{{cite web|title=Over 40 schools suspend lessons due to floods in Azerbaijani region|url=http://en.trend.az/azerbaijan/society/1683717.html|website=en.trend.az|accessdate=15 November 2014}}</ref> | ||
| ==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
| ===Climate=== | ===Climate=== | ||
| The summer months are typically dry and very hot due to |
The summer months are typically dry and very hot due to Şirvan's semi-desert climate. The temperature can rise to 44 °C often resulting in moderate drought conditions. In contrast, winter is cool but not severe, rarely going below -6 °C.<ref></ref> | ||
| ==Administrative divisions== | ==Administrative divisions== | ||
| The municipality of |
The municipality of Şirvan consists of the city of Şirvan and the municipalities of ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Sumqayıt İnzibati-İqtisadi Məhkəməsinin yeni binası|url=http://courts.gov.az/sumgayiteconomic/|website=courts.gov.az|accessdate=12 November 2014|language=Azerbaijani}}</ref> The mayor, presently ], embodies the executive power of the city.<ref>{{cite web|title=İcra hakimiyyətinin başçısı|url=http://shirvan-ih.gov.az/page/20.html|website=shirvan-ih.gov.az|accessdate=18 November 2014|language=Azerbaijani}}</ref> | ||
| ==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
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| ===Public transport=== | ===Public transport=== | ||
| Şirvan has a large urban transport system, mostly managed by the ]. | |||
| ==Education== | ==Education== | ||
Revision as of 11:40, 16 September 2017
- "Əli Bayramlı", "Ali Bairamly", and other variations redirect here; for other places with that name, see Əli Bayramlı (disambiguation).
39°55′55″N 48°55′13″E / 39.93194°N 48.92028°E / 39.93194; 48.92028
Place in Shirvan, Azerbaijan| Şirvan Şirvan | |
|---|---|
| Official seal of ŞirvanSeal | |
  ŞirvanLocation of Şirvan | |
| Coordinates: 39°55′55″N 48°55′13″E / 39.93194°N 48.92028°E / 39.93194; 48.92028 | |
| Country |  Azerbaijan |
| City | Shirvan |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mardan Jamalov |
| Area | |
| • Total | 72.7 km (28.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 12 m (42 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 81,200 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (AZT) |
| Area code | +994 2121 |
| Website | http://www.shirvan-ih.gov.az |
Şirvan (transliterated, Shirvan) is a city in Azerbaijan, located on the Kura River. The city forms one of the administrative divisions of Azerbaijan.
History
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The city originated in the 19th century as the Russian resettlement village Zubovka, named in honor of Valerian Zubov, while it was known locally as Qarachukhar. Throughout the history, Şirvan changed its name a few times. The city was called Zubovka prior to 1938, then was renamed Ali Bayramli from 1938 to 2008.
The city was renamed to 'Şirvan' by the decision of the Parliament of Azerbaijan on April 25, 2008. 'Shirvan' appears to be derived from Shīr (Template:Lang-fa, 'Lion').
Throughout its history, Şirvan has suffered from floods because of its proximity to the river and the relatively low elevation of most of the town.
Geography
Climate
The summer months are typically dry and very hot due to Şirvan's semi-desert climate. The temperature can rise to 44 °C often resulting in moderate drought conditions. In contrast, winter is cool but not severe, rarely going below -6 °C.
Administrative divisions
The municipality of Şirvan consists of the city of Şirvan and the municipalities of Bayramly, Chilpagly and Haji Gahramanly. The mayor, presently Mardan Jamalov, embodies the executive power of the city.
Demographics
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Population
- Population 81,200
- Azerbaijanis 68.652 (99.7%)
- Meskhetian Turks 207 (0.3%)
Economy
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Culture
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Transport
Public transport
Şirvan has a large urban transport system, mostly managed by the Ministry of Transportation.
Education
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Notable residents
Further information: Category:People from ShirvanThe city's residents include: historian Farida Mammadova, footballer Samadagha Shikhlarov and dancer Oksana Rasulova.
See also
References
- "Ali Bayramli (Şirvan), Azerbaijan Page". Retrieved 2008-07-03.
- World Gazetteer: Azerbaijan Archived June 22, 2011, at the Wayback Machine – World-Gazetteer.com
- "Russian encyclopedia: Ali Bayramly". dic.academic.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- "Şirvana şəhər statusu verilməsinin 50 illiyi qeyd olundu". ctv.az (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- Изменились названия двух городов Азербайджана Archived 2012-02-11 at the Wayback Machine
- One of Azerbaijani Big Cities to be Renamed
- Heptner, V. G.; Sludskij, A. A. (1992) . "Lion". Mlekopitajuščie Sovetskogo Soiuza. Moskva: Vysšaia Škola [Mammals of the Soviet Union. Volume II, Part 2. Carnivora (Hyaenas and Cats)]. Washington DC: Smithsonian Institution and the National Science Foundation. pp. 82–95.
- "Over 40 schools suspend lessons due to floods in Azerbaijani region". en.trend.az. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan: Shirvan
- "Sumqayıt İnzibati-İqtisadi Məhkəməsinin yeni binası". courts.gov.az (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 12 November 2014.
- "İcra hakimiyyətinin başçısı". shirvan-ih.gov.az (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 18 November 2014.
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