Astara District

Astara District is an administrative area in southeastern Azerbaijan that borders Iran. The landscape varies between mountainous terrain in the west and low-lying coastal regions along the Caspian Sea.

The district was created in 1965 during the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic period. Its location on the historical trade route between Baku and Tehran made it a strategic transit point.

The population here speaks Talysh alongside Azerbaijani, a language also heard across the border in Iran. People maintain traditional crafts like carpet weaving that have passed through generations.

The area functions as a major crossing point between Azerbaijan and Iran with border control stations. Visitors should expect delays at border checks and bring necessary travel documents.

In the village of Archivan, a natural spring releases flammable gas that can be ignited to create flame fountains. This rare phenomenon reveals the geological character of the area.

Location: Azerbaijan

Inception: 1965

Capital city: Astara

Elevation above the sea: 534 m

GPS coordinates: 38.50000,48.66667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:22