10 Places You Need to Visit in Azerbaijan

3. Mud volcanoes in Gobustan

Nearly half of all mud volcanoes on Earth are concentrated in Azerbaijan, these volcanoes being among the nominees for the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Gobustan is namely known for this natural miracle. However, other mud volcanoes can be found on the coast, islands and in the sea. It may seem strange, but the currents of erupting mud are not very hot, serving as a very valuable curative raw material. The most 23 remarkable volcanoes are protected by the state. Tourists like to take photos on the Martian background, so why should you miss this opportunity while being in Azerbaijan?

Mud volcanoes in Gobustan, Azerbaijan
Mud volcanoes in Gobustan, Azerbaijan / Copyright Tycson1

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