Oghuz District

Oğuz is a rayon in Azerbaijan. The capital of the district is the city Oğuz.

Geography

The district has an area of 1077 km ². The region lies on the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus and is partially wooded .. North of the district lies Dagestan.

Population

In Rayon lived 2009 40.200 people. These are spread over 37 settlements, 16 different nationalities live here. The largest group is the Azerbaijani, then the Lezgins and Mountain Jews.

Economy

The economy is dominated by agriculture. In addition to agriculture, the cultivation of grain, cotton, tobacco, and fruit is operated.

Culture and sights

In rayon There are 36 archaeological sites and monuments, cemeteries, mausoleums and towers from the 13th to 15th centuries. In place Karimli an old Armenian church exists.

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