Place:Ordubad, Nakhichevan, Azerbaijan

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NameOrdubad
TypeRayon
Coordinates38.9°N 46.017°E
Located inNakhichevan, Azerbaijan
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Ordubad is the second largest town and a municipality of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan and is one of its three regions. It is the capital of the Ordubad District. Ordubad is a medieval city of the Caucasus and in its current capacity of a town was founded in the 18th century. The town is divided into five districts: Ambaras, Kurdtatal, Mingis, Sarshahar, and Uch.

Ordubad is known as the “pearl” of Nakhchivan and is well known for its exports of fruits and spices, and for its cuisine.

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