Salyan, Azerbaijan
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History
The city of Salyan was called "Dalan-Navur" in Mongolian during the Mongol invasion of Azerbaijan.[4]
The word "Salyan" is either derived from the Arabo-Persian words seyl (flood) and seylan (overflow) or the Turkic word sal (raft).Template:Sfn It was part of Quba Khanate during 1680 to 1782 and ruled by various khans.[5] Salyan was the administrative center of the Javad Uyezd of the Baku Governorate.
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.[6]
Geography
Climate
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Demographics
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Administrative divisions
The municipality of Salyan consists of the city of Salyan. The mayor, presently Sevindik Hatamov, embodies the executive power of the city.[7]
List of City's mayors
Azerbaijani SSR
Azerbaijan Republic
- (1993) A.Yusubov[8]
- (1993–2004) Valihat Azizov[8]
- (2004) Yusif Alakbarov[8]
- (2004–2009) Rasim Bashirov[8]
- (2009–2011) Aliagha Huseynov[8]
- (2011–2016) Tahir Karimov[8]
- (2016–present) Sevindik Hatamov[8]
Economy
Culture
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Sport
Salyan was home to former football teams Plastik Salyan and Mughan. Mughan through its history played in the Azerbaijan Premier League.[9]
Transport
Public transport
Salyan has a large urban transport system, mostly managed by the Ministry of Transportation.
Education
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Notable residents
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References
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Sources
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External links
- Salyan at GEOnet Names Server
- World Gazetteer: AzerbaijanScript error: No such module "Unsubst".Template:Cbignore – World-Gazetteer.com
- The ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan Republic: Azerbaijan
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