Owing to its excellent harbour Baku is a chief depot for merchandise coming from Persia and Transcaspia - raw cotton, silk, rice, wine, fish, dried fruit and timber - and for Russian manufactured goods.
Corn, raw cotton, hides, wool, nuts and dried fruit are exported.
For something a little more unusual, try warm dried fruit compote with a spoonful of creamy Greek yogurt.
Serve it with dried fruit salad or for a sharper taste, serve with a raspberry coulis.
Adding dried fruit like raisins, dates or figs will also boost your iron intake.
