Astara, Azerbaijan


Astara, also known as Azerbaijani Astara, is a city in and the capital of the Astara Rayon of Azerbaijan. Astara is a short walk across the border from Astara, Iran.

Geography

Climate

Astara has a borderline humid subtropical climate and a hot-summer mediterranean climate since only two summer months have precipitation levels below the 40 mm threshold. Astara has cool, wet winters and very warm, partially dry/highly humid summers. The maximum annual precipitation is one of the highest in Azerbaijan.

Attractions

Astara TV Tower

As the demand for television broadcasting and telecommunication rises during the early 1980s, the Astara TV Tower was built. The television tower was uniquely designed, as its pinnacle is guyed to a horizontal cross-like steel structure.

Economy

Located next to the Iranian border, Astara attracts numerous visitors to south of the border, going to Iran to purchase goods and services that may not be as readily available on the Azerbaijani side.

Transport

Astara is currently served by a broad gauge railway only headed north. A standard gauge connection to the Iranian railway network along the shore of the Caspian Sea is planned. This break of gauge station is likely to be equipped with bogie exchange and SUW 2000 variable gauge axle track gauge changing facility.

Notable natives