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Guba city

  

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The distance up to 168 km
Means of transport: Baku - Guba bus
There are many healing areas in Guba: Balbulaq, Qizbanbovsha, Tangaaltı ravine with 400-600 meters depth, Geshresh, magnificent waterfall with height of 75-80 meter near the Afurdzhi of the river, etc. Unique Pirbanovsha waterfall is also in this region. One of the miracles of the nature is a figure formed under the water influence on the rocks, the figure of minaret. There are two artificial lakes within the region. In this region with rich flora and fauna there are good opportunities for cattle-breeding and fishing.
One of the country\'s agricultural centers Guba region is known by its famous apple orchards.
There are sulfur water springs located on the banks of Khachinchay in Guba region.  The hot water from a narrow ravine has a curative importance.
There is about 70 natural monuments in the region. Of these, Gelin qayasi, Qizil qaya, Guljahan dashy, Khatadara, Jafar valley, Nana-Huy valley, Khan spring”,  “Stone brides, Tree House, Ateshgah Khaltan water, Khasi hot water, Sona spring, Qırkhbulag, Khan plane, Road guard, Pyrite depression, Oak Forest, Forests, Gyzylagaj forests are natural miracles. Bushes and other shrubby vegetation grow at arm of rivers. The white-haired eagles living in this ravine were included in the Red Book of Azerbaijan.
Coins found in 60-ies of the last century around the village of Utuq were minted in the XII-XIII centuries. This money belongs to the period that the Shirvanshahs power. There are few buildings of XIX century in Utuq, including mosques and few residential houses that have a unique architecture. 
Zoroastrians temple in the village of Khinaliq (IX century), octagonal mausoleum (XVI century) in the village of Agbil, Pirbanovsha sanctuary, which is considered sacred among the local population, are interesting for tourists.
The administrative center of the region, city of Guba is located at the north-eastern slopes of Shahdag of Greater Caucasus range at 600 m above sea level, on the shore Gudialchay.
The village of Khinaliq located at mountains in the territory of region has unique features. This village is located at a height of 2500 meters above sea level, 65 km from the regional center. In Khinaliq, which consists of 380 houses, is resided with 3000 residents. The population of the village is a separate ethnic group. They have their own language, nowhere in the world besides them no one speak this language. Khinalıqs also preserved their ancient customs and traditions as own language. Khinaliq is one of the most interesting components forming the face of Guba region.
There are a lot of hotels and recreational areas in the city of Guba.




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