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City in Absheron-Khizi, Azerbaijan
Photo: Tərxan Paşazadə, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Sumqayit, or Sumgayit (Sumqayıt) is the third-largest city in Azerbaijan.
Kind of spendy. Has an indoor pool and restaurant with breakfast buffet though.
By taxi
Since gas prices are as low as water prices in Azerbaijan, only an estimated cost of 10 manat should be expected for a ride from Baku to Sumqayit by taxi.50 manat.
By car
It is around 45 km (30-40 min) from Baku center Targovi to Sumqayit coast (Göyercin).
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