Bakuvian

Bakuvian plato located in the south, has a synclinal composition and is formed by the late-Pliocene-quaternary limestones, clays, sands and conglomerates. Bakuvian plato has a shape of terraced amphitheater, directed to the bay of the same name.

Because of Azeri wealth and Bakuvian pride, buildings like this one had been preserved and meticulously renovated over the past ten years. 'I am Bakuvian, born and bred. This is my city! Like Ali and Nino!' Fuad wore, for effect, a red fez with a red fez with a swinging gold tassel.

The vast majority of Bakuvians identify themselves as Muslims but tend to see Islam as a badge of national identity as much as a strict religious code. Nearly two centuries of Russian rule added a strong European cultural element including a wide acceptance of alcohol as social lubricant. Although the small percentage of women who opt for Islamic dress is growing, a far greater proportion of Bakuvian ladies favour lavish make-up and toweing stilettoes over flapping chadors.