Salyan, Azerbaijan
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 Salyan
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| Coordinates: 39°35′42″N 48°58′45″E / 39.59500°N 48.97917°ECoordinates: 39°35′42″N 48°58′45″E / 39.59500°N 48.97917°E | ||
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 Azerbaijan
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| Rayon | Salyan | |
| Population (2008) | ||
| • Total | 36,100 | |
| Time zone | AZT (UTC+4) | |
| • Summer (DST) | AZT (UTC+5) | |
Salyan (Azerbaijani: Salyan), is a city in and the seat of the Salyan Rayon of Azerbaijan. The city of Salyan is industrialized and known for processing caviar.
The city has been a continuous settlement of sal tribe, after whom the city named and occupied by Kura river. Salyan was part of Quba Khanate during 1680 to 1782 and ruled by various khans.
Throughout its history, Salyan has suffered from floods because of its proximity to the river and the relatively low elevation of most of the town.
The municipality of Salyan consists of the city of Salyan. The mayor, presently Tahir Karimov, embodies the executive power of the city.
Salyan was home to former football teams Plastik Salyan and Mughan. Mughan through its history played in the Azerbaijan Premier League.
Salyan has a large urban transport system, mostly managed by the Ministry of Transportation.
Some of the city's many prestigious residents include: philosopher Ali bey Huseynzade, mathematician Vagif Guliyev, lieutenant general Rail Rzayev, poet Khalil Rza Uluturk and footballer Samadagha Shikhlarov.
Ali bey Huseynzade, was the creator of the modern Flag of Azerbaijan.
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