Doing Business in Azerbaijan 2009 - Azerbaijan Export ...
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Aran economic region<br />
Aran is centrally located <strong>in</strong> <strong>Azerbaijan</strong>. More than half of the<br />
territory of the region consists of a pla<strong>in</strong> below sea level. Ma<strong>in</strong>ly<br />
arid subtropical climate is typical. The region is the traditional area<br />
of settlement of population.<br />
The ma<strong>in</strong> resources are oil, natural gas, iodide-brom<strong>in</strong>e ore,<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g materials. Abundant solar energy, water reserves of Kura<br />
and Araz rivers, large land resources are also among natural<br />
advantages of Aran.<br />
Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g ma<strong>in</strong>ly conglomerates <strong>in</strong> the south-west (Shirvan,<br />
Salyan, Neftchala) and north-west (M<strong>in</strong>gachevir and Yevlakh).<br />
Chemicals, mach<strong>in</strong>ery, light <strong>in</strong>dustry and food process<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
construction materials form the major portion of the economy of<br />
Aran. There is a number of chemicals production plants <strong>in</strong><br />
M<strong>in</strong>gachevir, Salyan and Neftchala. Shirvan and Salyan are heavy<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry centres.<br />
Cotton weav<strong>in</strong>g (M<strong>in</strong>gachevir), pre-process<strong>in</strong>g of wool (Yevlakh),<br />
leather production (Shirvan), carpet weav<strong>in</strong>g (Hajigabul) are the<br />
key sectors of the light manufactur<strong>in</strong>g. Agriculture is mostly based<br />
on irrigated farm<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Aran is situated on the vital transport routes (railways and<br />
highways) of <strong>Azerbaijan</strong>. Major connections from Baku to Georgia,<br />
Iran and Turkey are pass<strong>in</strong>g through the territory of the region.<br />
Yevlakh-Baku air connection is operat<strong>in</strong>g. Alat-Astara four-strip<br />
highway is under construction. It is expected to accelerate<br />
economic growth and stimulate trade and services.<br />
There are great opportunities for organization of various production<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g organic honey, tobacco, fruits, green tea, silk and silk<br />
OVERVIEW OF THE REGIONS<br />
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