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Lankaran, Azerbaijan's southernmost coastal gem on the Caspian Sea, enchants as a subtropical paradise where Persian influences, Talysh culture, lush tea plantations, and pristine beaches create a distinctly different Azerbaijan experience. This historic city of 52,000 serves as capital of the Talysh region, blessed with unique humid subtropical climate allowing cultivation of tea, citrus fruits, and rice that don't grow elsewhere in Azerbaijan—earning its reputation as the country's 'tea capital.' The beautiful Lankaran coastline offers sandy beaches, while the dramatic Talysh Mountains rising behind create stunning contrasts. Visit working tea plantations in surrounding hills, explore the Khanbulanchay River flowing through the city center, and discover the region's unique Talysh culture. The nearby Hirkan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, protects ancient Hyrcanian forests that have existed for 25-50 million years.