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chemical industry locally. There are also raw construction materials
such as sand, gravel, stone, loam, etc.
The key sector of the economy of the region is agriculture. Fertile
land, abundance of water and workforce create great opportunities
for development. Agriculture consists of tobacco, silkworm
breeding, fruits, grain, and viticulture, sheep breeding and dairy
production. Light and food industries are dominant.
Business opportunities in tourism should be noted in particular.
Shaki and Zagatala are also major tourist attractions due to their
historical and natural attractions.
Yukhari Garabag and Kelbajar-Lachin economic regions
Territories of Lachin, Kalbajar, Zangilan, Gubadli, Khojavand, Khojali,
Shusha, Jabrayil and Khankendi are completely, territories of
Agdam and Fuzuli are partially under Armenian occupation.
In both regions the key sector of economy is agriculture. Major
sectors in agriculture are viticulture, grain growing, fruits and
tobacco raising as well as pastoral cattle breeding.
Mineral resources include large deposits of precious metals
(gold) and thermal springs, mercury, marble, building stone,
copal, perlite.
OVERVIEW OF THE REGIONS
For further information,
please refer to the
Department on Regional
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Development Policy and Work
with Regions:
www.economy.gov.az