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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Gazakh-Tovuz Economic Region

Gazakh-Tovuz Economic Region (Azerbaijani: Qazax-Tovuz iqtisadi rayonu) is one of the 14 economic regions of Azerbaijan. It borders Georgia to the north and Armenia to the south and west, and Ganja-Dashkasan Economic Region to the east. The region consists of the districts of Aghstafa, Gadabay, Gazakh, Shamkir, and Tovuz. It has an area of 7,030 square kilometres (2,710 sq mi). Its population was estimated to be at 687.6 thousand people in January 2021.

History

Gazakh-Tovuz Economic Region was established on 7 July 2021 as part of a reform of the economic region system of Azerbaijan. Its territory was part of the larger Ganja-Qazakh Economic Region prior to 2021.