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Putting on a Show

May 19, 2012

Baku Prepares for the Eurovision Song Contest

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Image: picture-alliance/dpa

„The City of Winds" - that's how Azerbaijanis describe their capital. Gas and oil have brought wealth here. For years Baku's been booming. Now the city in South Caucusus wants to impress the whole of Europe.

Baku is where the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest is being held - Europe's biggest musical competition. Azerbaijan wants to show how open and up-to-date it is.