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Guba-Khachmaz economic region
The region is located in the north-east of the country and borders
Russia in the north. It has long coastal line with the Caspian Sea.
The main sectors of the region’s economy are agriculture and
manufacturing. Tinned fruits and vegetables production (Khachmaz,
Guba), fish processing (Khudat), carpet weaving (Guba, Gusar,
Khachmaz) are the region’s specialties.
Grain and dairy products constitute major products in Khachmaz
and Devechi. Heavy industriey is represented by oil and gas
production (Siyazan), electronics plant (Guba), swarf processing
(Khachmaz).
Main resources of the region include oil, natural gas, shale oil,
sand, gravel, clay. The region has dense river network and large
water reserves. As the region is one of the significant sanatoriums
and spa areas the recreation potential is substantial.
Regionally famous Nabran recreation area is located here.
Communication lines connecting Azerbaijan with Russian
Federation pass through this region.
Lankaran economic region
Lankaran economic region is located in the southeast of Azerbaijan
with territories of Yardimli, Jalilabad, Masalli, Lerik, Astara and
Lankaran administrative districts included. The economic region
boarders Caspian Sea in the east and Iran in the west and south.
Territory of the region consists of two major parts: Lankaran valley
and Talish Mountains. The region stands out among other
economic regions due to the fact that 7 climatic zones from overall
11 are present here.