Ilham Aliyevm, a proud Azerbaijan president Friday evening in Baku’s new national stadium opened this landmark event of European Sports and also Tourism. 50 European nations are participating at this event in a significant setting.
Azerbaijan a former Soviet republic, is bounded by the Caspian Sea and Caucasus Mountains, which span Asia and Europe.
Baku, the capital is famed for its medieval walled city. Within it lie the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a royal retreat dating to the 15th century, and the centuries-old stone Maiden Tower, which dominates the city skyline
The games represent an excellent opportunity for this Islamic oil rich country to profile this nation on a European stage for this multisport event.
WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:
- The games represent an excellent opportunity for this Islamic oil rich country to profile this nation on a European stage for this multisport event.
- Within it lie the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a royal retreat dating to the 15th century, and the centuries-old stone Maiden Tower, which dominates the city skyline.
- Azerbaijan a former Soviet republic, is bounded by the Caspian Sea and Caucasus Mountains, which span Asia and Europe.
