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| leader_name = Adil Mammadov
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'''Gobustan District''' ({{lang-az|Qobustan rayonu}}) is one of the 66 [[Administrative divisions of Azerbaijan|districts]] of [[Azerbaijan]]. It is located in the east of the country and belongs to the [[Mountainous Shirvan Economic Region]]. The district borders the districts of [[Shamakhi District|Shamakhi]], [[Khizi District|Khizi]], [[Absheron District|Absheron]], and [[Hajigabul District|Hajigabul]].<ref name=":1" /> Its capital and largest city is [[Qobustan (town)|Gobustan]]. As of 2020, the district had a population of 47,400.<ref name="statgov" />
'''Gobustan District''' ({{lang-az|Qobustan rayonu}}) is one of the 66 [[Administrative divisions of Azerbaijan|districts]] of [[Azerbaijan]]. It is located in the east of the country, in the [[Mountainous Shirvan Economic Region]]. The district borders the districts of [[Shamakhi District|Shamakhi]], [[Khizi District|Khizi]], [[Absheron District|Absheron]], and [[Hajigabul District|Hajigabul]].<ref name=":1" /> Its capital and largest city is [[Qobustan (town)|Gobustan]]. As of 2020, the district had a population of 47,400.<ref name="statgov" />


== History ==
== History ==
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== Infrastructure ==
== Infrastructure ==
Number of kindergartens is 6 and general education schools is 30. There are 23 cultural centers, 3 hospitals and medical enterprises, and 6 big and middle enterprises as well.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://azerbaijan.az/_Districts/_districts_e.html|title=Information on the administrative-territorial units|website=azerbaijan.az|access-date=2018-09-06|archive-date=2019-01-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190117104935/http://azerbaijan.az/_Districts/_districts_e.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
There are six kindergartens in the region, and 30 general education schools. There are 23 cultural centers, 3 hospitals and medical enterprises, and 6 big and middle enterprises.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://azerbaijan.az/_Districts/_districts_e.html|title=Information on the administrative-territorial units|website=azerbaijan.az|access-date=2018-09-06|archive-date=2019-01-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190117104935/http://azerbaijan.az/_Districts/_districts_e.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>


== Population ==
== Population ==
Statistics for the beginning of 2018 show that the number of population in Gobustan district was 46,1 thousand people, of which 9,4 thousand live in urban areas, while 36,7 thousand people live in rural areas.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stat.gov.az/source/demoqraphy/?lang=en|title=Population {{!}} The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan|last=Samadov|first=Anar|website=The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan|language=en|access-date=2018-09-06}}</ref>
According to official statistics the district of Gobustan had a population of 46,100 inhabitants at the beginning of 2018; 36,700 of whom were living in rural areas.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stat.gov.az/source/demoqraphy/?lang=en|title=Population {{!}} The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan|last=Samadov|first=Anar|website=The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan|language=en|access-date=2018-09-06}}</ref>
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=== Climate ===
=== Climate ===
The semi-arid climate is specific to Gobustan. Winters are mild, and summers are hot in there. Rain periods are early spring and late autumn. The annual precipitation is 250&nbsp;mm. The western part of Gobustan is more precipitated in autumn and spring than the eastern part of Gobustan since [[Kura (Caspian Sea)|Kura]] lowlands cover the western part. The highest mean temperature is observed in July (32 C) and the lowest mean temperature occurs in January (-1.6 C).<ref name=":3" />
Gobustan has a semi-arid climate, with mild winters and hot summers. There are rain seasons in early spring and late autumn. The annual precipitation is 250&nbsp;mm. The western part of Gobustan is more precipitated in autumn and spring than the eastern part of Gobustan since [[Kura (Caspian Sea)|Kura]] lowlands cover the western part. The highest mean temperature is observed in July (32 C) and the lowest mean temperature occurs in January (-1.6 C).<ref name=":3" />


=== Flora ===
=== Flora ===
Flora of Gobustan is rich with 470 species of plants out of 4000 species in Azerbaijan.<ref name=":2">{{cite web|url= https://courts.gov.az/en/gobustan|title= Gobustan District Court}}</ref> The vegetation of Gobustan has desert and semi-desert characteristics. Wild rose, Hibernian honeysuckle, wild pear, wild pomegranate, wild fig, and juniper can be found in Gobustan.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=http://unesco.mfa.gov.az/en/content/79|title=Gobustan|last=Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Azerbaijan to UNESCO|website=unesco.mfa.gov.az|access-date=2018-09-07}}</ref>
Gobustan has a rich flora with 470 different plant species; in all of Azerbaijan there are 4000 different plant species. The vegetation of Gobustan has desert and semi-desert characteristics. Wild rose, Hibernian honeysuckle, wild pear, wild pomegranate, wild fig, and juniper can be found in Gobustan.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=http://unesco.mfa.gov.az/en/content/79|title=Gobustan|last=Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Azerbaijan to UNESCO|website=unesco.mfa.gov.az|access-date=2018-09-07}}</ref>


=== Fauna ===
=== Fauna ===
There are approximately 110 wild bird species in the Gobustan region. 53 of them are included in special European conversation concern, 9 of them are included in the Azerbaijan Red Data Book, and 9 of them are listed by the International Union for Conversation of Nature ([[International Union for Conservation of Nature|IUNC]]).<ref name=":3" />  
There are approximately 110 wild bird species in the Gobustan region. 53 of them are included in special European conversation concern, 9 of them are included in the Azerbaijan Red Data Book, and 9 of them are listed by the International Union for Conversation of Nature ([[International Union for Conservation of Nature|IUNC]]).<ref name=":3" />


The number of [[mammal]] species in Gobustan reaches 28. Two of them are included in the Azerbaijan Red Book and one species is listed in the IUCN.<ref name=":3" /> There are 2 species of [[amphibian]]s and 20 species of reptiles in Gobustan. ''Testudo greaca'' is included in the Red Book Data of Azerbaijan and IUCN.<ref name=":4" />
There are 28 different [[mammal]] species in Gobustan. Two of them are included in the Azerbaijan Red Book, and one species is listed in the IUCN.<ref name=":3" /> There are two different types of [[amphibian]]s and 20 different species of reptiles. ''Testudo greaca'' is included in the Red Book Data of Azerbaijan and IUCN.<ref name=":4" />


== Economy ==
== Economy ==
=== Agriculture ===
=== Agriculture ===
[[Agriculture]] is the core of the Gobustan economy. The most important agricultural product in the region is [[grain]]. Approximately, the annual production of grain is 1 ton per person.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://qobustan-ih.gov.az/page/10.html|title=Rayon haqqında - QOBUSTAN RAYON Icra Hakimiyyəti|website=qobustan-ih.gov.az|language=az|access-date=2018-09-07}}</ref> Other major agricultural products are [[potato]], [[cabbage]], [[tomato]], [[grape]], [[pea]], [[Helianthus|sunflower]], and [[melon]].<ref name=":1" />
[[Agriculture]] is the core of the Gobustan economy. The most important agricultural product in the region is [[grain]]. The annual production of grain is approximately 1 ton per person.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://qobustan-ih.gov.az/page/10.html|title=Rayon haqqında - QOBUSTAN RAYON Icra Hakimiyyəti|website=qobustan-ih.gov.az|language=az|access-date=2018-09-07}}</ref> Other major agricultural products are [[potato]], [[cabbage]], [[tomato]], [[grape]], [[pea]], [[Helianthus|sunflower]], and [[melon]].<ref name=":1" />


== Court ==
== Court ==
Gobustan District Court was established in 1990 with the name of Gobustan District People's Court under the protection of the Ministry of Justice of [[Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic|Azerbaijan SSR]].<ref name=":2" />
Gobustan District Court was established in 1990; it is called Gobustan District People's Court and is subordinate to the Ministry of Justice of [[Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic|Azerbaijan SSR]].<ref name=":2">{{cite web|url= https://courts.gov.az/en/gobustan|title= Gobustan District Court|access-date= 2018-09-06|archive-date= 2018-09-06|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180906161738/https://courts.gov.az/en/gobustan|url-status= dead}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 10:22, 10 July 2024

Not to be confused with Gobustan, Baku.
Gobustan District
District
Map of Azerbaijan showing Gobustan District
Map of Azerbaijan showing Gobustan District
Country Azerbaijan
RegionMountainous Shirvan
Established24 April 1990
CapitalGobustan
Settlements[1]33
Government
 • GovernorAdil Mammadov
Area
 • Total1,370 km2 (530 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total47,400
 • Density35/km2 (90/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+4 (AZT)
Postal code
3700
Websiteqobustan-ih.gov.az

Gobustan District (Azerbaijani: Qobustan rayonu) is one of the 66 districts of Azerbaijan. It is located in the east of the country, in the Mountainous Shirvan Economic Region. The district borders the districts of Shamakhi, Khizi, Absheron, and Hajigabul.[3] Its capital and largest city is Gobustan. As of 2020, the district had a population of 47,400.[2]

History

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The name "Gobustan" originated from the word "Gobu", which means "beam" in Azerbaijani.[4] The district's administrative centre, Gobustan was known as Maraza until 2009.

The territory of the district belonged to the neighbouring Shamakhi District from 1930 until 1943 and later again from 1960 until 1990 when it was re-established.

The ancient dwellings used to be in the area of present Gobustan which date back to the Stone Age.[4]

Infrastructure

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There are six kindergartens in the region, and 30 general education schools. There are 23 cultural centers, 3 hospitals and medical enterprises, and 6 big and middle enterprises.[3]

Population

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According to official statistics the district of Gobustan had a population of 46,100 inhabitants at the beginning of 2018; 36,700 of whom were living in rural areas.[5]

Population 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Gobustan region 40.5 41.1 41.8 42.5 43.2 44.0 44.8 45.4 46.1 46.7 47.4 47.9
urban areas 8.2 8.3 8.5 8.6 8.8 9.0 9.1 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.7 9.8
rural areas 32.3 32.8 33.3 33.9 34.4 35.0 35.7 36.1 36.7 37.2 37.7 38.1

Geography

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Landscape

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The territory of Gobustan ranges from the shores of the Caspian Sea to Mount Gijaki, the highest point in the eastern part of the Greater Caucasus. Peculiarities of Gobustan landscape are the rocks of lime and sandstone in the middle territory of the district, and mud volcanoes, which are located in the east part of Gobustan.[6]

Climate

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Gobustan has a semi-arid climate, with mild winters and hot summers. There are rain seasons in early spring and late autumn. The annual precipitation is 250 mm. The western part of Gobustan is more precipitated in autumn and spring than the eastern part of Gobustan since Kura lowlands cover the western part. The highest mean temperature is observed in July (32 C) and the lowest mean temperature occurs in January (-1.6 C).[6]

Flora

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Gobustan has a rich flora with 470 different plant species; in all of Azerbaijan there are 4000 different plant species. The vegetation of Gobustan has desert and semi-desert characteristics. Wild rose, Hibernian honeysuckle, wild pear, wild pomegranate, wild fig, and juniper can be found in Gobustan.[7]

Fauna

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There are approximately 110 wild bird species in the Gobustan region. 53 of them are included in special European conversation concern, 9 of them are included in the Azerbaijan Red Data Book, and 9 of them are listed by the International Union for Conversation of Nature (IUNC).[6]

There are 28 different mammal species in Gobustan. Two of them are included in the Azerbaijan Red Book, and one species is listed in the IUCN.[6] There are two different types of amphibians and 20 different species of reptiles. Testudo greaca is included in the Red Book Data of Azerbaijan and IUCN.[7]

Economy

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Agriculture

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Agriculture is the core of the Gobustan economy. The most important agricultural product in the region is grain. The annual production of grain is approximately 1 ton per person.[8] Other major agricultural products are potato, cabbage, tomato, grape, pea, sunflower, and melon.[3]

Court

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Gobustan District Court was established in 1990; it is called Gobustan District People's Court and is subordinate to the Ministry of Justice of Azerbaijan SSR.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "İnzibati-ərazi vahidləri" (PDF). preslib.az. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Population of Azerbaijan". stat.gov.az. State Statistics Committee. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "Information on the administrative-territorial units". azerbaijan.az. Archived from the original on 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2018-09-06.
  4. ^ a b "Ganja Regional Culture and Tourism Department". regex.mctgov.az. Retrieved 2018-09-06.
  5. ^ Samadov, Anar. "Population | The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan". The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Retrieved 2018-09-06.
  6. ^ a b c d Schmidt, Sebastian (2009). Potential Analysis for Further Nature Conservation in Azerbaijan: A Spatial and Political Investment Strategy. Greifswald: Geozon Science Media. ISBN 3941971018.
  7. ^ a b Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Azerbaijan to UNESCO. "Gobustan". unesco.mfa.gov.az. Retrieved 2018-09-07.
  8. ^ "Rayon haqqında - QOBUSTAN RAYON Icra Hakimiyyəti". qobustan-ih.gov.az (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 2018-09-07.
  9. ^ "Gobustan District Court". Archived from the original on 2018-09-06. Retrieved 2018-09-06.
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