Samux (Rayon)
Samux is a rayon in Azerbaijan . The capital of the district is the city Samux that until 13 June 2008 Nəbiağalı said. The name comes from the Caucasian-Albanian word for place of hunting in the forest .
geography
The district has an area of 1210 km². The Kura , Qabırrı , Ganikh and Gusgara rivers flow through the rayon . It is partially forested, with oak and pine forests being predominant.
population
In 2009, 53,400 people lived in 29 settlements in the rayon.
economy
The economy is dominated by agriculture. Above all, fruit, vegetables and wine are grown and cattle is raised.
Individual evidence
- ^ Azerbaijan Guidebook (fourth edition). 2007, AzerOlympicInternational Publishing House, p. 262
- ↑ a b c Azerbaijan Developement Gateway ( Memento of November 14, 2008 in the Internet Archive ) about the rayon and the city
- ↑ Azerbaijani statistical office on population figures ( Memento of November 14, 2010 in the Internet Archive )
Web links
Commons : Samukh Rayon - Collection of Images, Videos and Audio Files
Coordinates: 40 ° 50 ′ N , 46 ° 30 ′ E