The Agean coastal city of Izmir these days is Turkey’s third largest metropolitan area with a population of almost 4 million. A hundred years ago, the city was a bustling port with a different name – Smyrna. It was also a cultural hub with a European vibe and splendid colonial architecture.
The history of the Caspian Basin in the post-Soviet era basically revolves around two things -- energy and ethnic conflict. This photo essay documents the economic and social ramifications of energy-sector development in Azerbaijan.
