Şərur (Rayon)

Location of Şərur Rayon in Azerbaijan

Sharur district is a rayon in Azerbaijan in the Autonomous Republic of Nakhichevan . The capital of the district is the city of Şərur .

geography

The district has an area of ​​852 km² and borders Armenia in the northeast . In the rayon, which lies on the southern slope of the Lesser Caucasus , there are several mineral springs, gypsum and limestone deposits.

population

The rayon had 102,100 inhabitants in 2009, these are spread over 65 villages.

economy

The region is dominated by agriculture. Mainly wine, grain, tobacco and vegetables are grown.

Culture

There are several ancient cities and fortifications in the district. Evidence of Stone Age settlement can be found in the Gazma Cave. In the formerly important settlement of Yengijar there are still old mosques, partly abandoned baths and a small bazaar.

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b c} Azerbaijan on the Azerbaijani districts
2. ↑ ^{a b c} Azerbaijan Development Gateway ( Memento of November 14, 2008 in the Internet Archive ) about the rayon
3. ↑ Azerbaijani Statistical Authority ( Memento of November 14, 2010 in the Internet Archive )
4. ↑ azerb.com about the district

Coordinates: 39 ° 33 '  N , 45 ° 6'  E