🇦🇿 Balakhani, Azerbaijan

Balakhani is a suburban settlement located in Baku, Azerbaijan. It has a population of approximately 10,000 people. While it doesn't have any ports, shipyards, or factories producing ship parts, it is still of interest to seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies due to its proximity to the Caspian Sea and the city of Baku, which is a major hub for the oil and gas industry in the region.