Zaqatala District

Zaqatala is a rayon in the north of Azerbaijan. The capital of the district is the city Zaqatala. In the south of the district of Georgia is bordered in the north of Dagestan, Russia.

Geography

The district has an area of 1,348 km ² and is located on the slopes of the Greater Caucasus, mainly in the valley Ganikh - Arichay. There seven rivers flow through the region, which is flat in the south. The climate is temperate to subtropical, about half of the district is forested. Unlike the rest of Azerbaijan mulberry trees are still widely used in Zaqatala.

Population

In Rayon lived 2009 117.900 people. These are spread over 22 settlements. In the district there are large minorities of Avars, Lesgiern and Tsachuren.

Economy

The region is dominated by agriculture. Note the hazelnut plantations. It is vegetables, tobacco and cereals grown and operated sheep. In addition, tobacco, nuts other foodstuffs are processed, there are furniture factories and mills. There are also bred silkworms. In addition, tourism is to the natural parks in the Caucasus of economic importance.

Culture

In the district of many fortifications have been preserved from the time of the Sassanids. Near the village Yukhari Chardakhlar lies with the "Long Wall of Zagatala " one of the largest, is located near a major monument. The villages of Aliabad and Mosul have mosques dating from the 19th century.