Balakan Rayon facts for kids
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Balakən
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The international border crossing from Georgia to Balakan
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Map of Azerbaijan showing Balakan Raion
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Country | Azerbaijan |
Established | 8 August 1930 |
Capital | Balakən |
Area | |
• Total | 920 km2 (360 sq mi) |
Population
(2010)
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• Total | 90,300 |
• Density | 98.2/km2 (254.2/sq mi) |
Postal code |
0800
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Telephone code | 0119 |
Balakan (Belakani) is a raion of northwestern Azerbaijan. It is located between Georgia and Russia. It is at the foothills of Greater Caucasus. The Balakan mountains make up a big part of Zakatala State Reserve. There is one city of Balakən and 59 villages in the raion.
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See also
In Spanish: Raión de Balakán para niños
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