During Soviet times, Baku was a bvacation/b destination where citizens could enjoy beaches or relax in now-dilapidated spa complexes overlooking the Caspian Sea. However, scientists consider the Apsheron Peninsula (including Baku and Sumqayit) , and the Caspian Sea, b...../b Baku is divided into eleven administrative districts, or raions (bAzizbayov/b, Binagadi, Garadagh, Narimanov, Nasimi, Nizami, Sabail, Sabunchu, Khatai, Surakhany, and Yasamal), and 48 townships. ...