Climate
Winter
cold, days of snow are sparse with few days nearing the warmth of a spring day.Spring
about two weeks of this season are experienced yearly, mild and enjoyable weather.Summer
hot, this season is best known for its siesta like afternoons with more activity taking place in the early morning and evening, as people retreat to their shady cool gardens to enjoy their fresh fruit while escaping from the harsh mid-day weather.Fall
warm, this is the season to be experienced in Beylaqan, as there is an unparalleled selection of fruits and vegetables, particularly enjoyed after a fine mutton shish kebob.
Understand
The city of Beylaqan has a population of 22,000 plus 40,000 in the surrounding villages some of which are IDP's. It is situated in south-central Azerbaijan near the Azerbaijani border with Iran. It takes 4 hours to Beylaqan from the capital city Baku via minibus.
The terrain of the city is quite flat. From the city center it is possible to see the Karabagh mountais in the distance.
History
Beylaqan ancient Palakatan was once the capital of caucus Albania in 415 AD. It was razed by Timur in 1235. During the Soviet times it developed as a center for cotton and mutton production. The sugar beet industry has been starting to develop in Beylaqan, this is demonstrated by the Imishli Sugar Beet Factory utilizing new western technologies in the pilot farm located just south of the city center.