Azerbaijan , Zangelan District

Introduction to Zangelan District of Azerbaijan

Zangelan district is located in the western part of Azerbaijan, bordering Armenia, in the southern foothills of the Lesser Caucasus Mountains, with a total area of about 700 square kilometers. The capital of the district is the city of Zangelan, which is the economic and cultural center of the region. The terrain is dominated by mountains and plains, the climate is mild, and agriculture and animal husbandry are the traditional mainstays of the region.

History and demographic characteristics

Zangelan region has a long history and was once part of the ancient Caucasian Albanian kingdom. It was part of the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic during the Soviet period and was formally divided into administrative districts after Azerbaijan's independence in 1991. It has a population of about 40,000, with a predominantly Azerbaijani ethnic group, mostly practicing Islam and preserving traditional folklore and handicrafts.

Economy and Resources

The economy is based on agriculture, with an abundance of cereals, grapes, and tobacco, and a well-developed animal husbandry industry in the mountainous regions. In recent years, it has gradually developed small-scale processing industries and tourism, and has historical landscapes such as ancient mosques and castle ruins. Due to its sensitive geographic location, part of the region was affected by the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and is moving forward with post-war reconstruction.

Geography and Transportation

Zangelan District is adjacent to Azerbaijan's main transportation arteries and is connected by road to the capital city of Baku and cities such as Zhandja. It has a rich network of rivers, but lacks railroad facilities. The surrounding mountains offer potential for trekking and eco-tourism, and infrastructure is still being developed.