Siyəzən (Rayon)
Siyəzən is a rayon in Azerbaijan . The capital of the district is the city of Siyəzən .
geography
The district has an area of 759 km². The rayon is bounded by the Caspian Sea in the northeast and by the Greater Caucasus in the southwest . There are deposits of oil and natural gas . The Altyaghach National Park is in the district.
population
In 2009, 37,600 people lived in the district. These are spread over 33 settlements. Part of the population belongs to the deed minority .
economy
The most important industry in the region is oil production. In addition, wine, grain and vegetables are grown and livestock is raised.
Culture
In the district is the Beshbarmag tower, which was built in the 1st century BC. BC as part of a series of Zoroastrian towers between Baku and Derbent. These were used for communication, but also for religious purposes.
traffic
The Azərbaycan Dövlət Dəmir Yolu railway line and the Baku- Dagestan highway in Russia run through the district .
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d Azerbaijan Developement Gateway ( Memento of November 14, 2008 in the Internet Archive ) about the rayon and city
- ↑ a b c d azerb.com about rayon and city
- ↑ Azerbaijani Statistical Authority ( Memento of November 14, 2010 in the Internet Archive )
Coordinates: 41 ° 0 ' N , 49 ° 12' E