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Zaqatala
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Zagatala (Zaqatala) is a city in Sheki Rayonu in northwest Azerbaijan.
[edit] Understand
Zaqatala is located in north-west Azerbaijan on the slopes of the Caucasus Mountains. It is at an altitude of 600 meters. It is located 450 km (280 miles) from the capital Baku. The population of Zaqatala city is 25,000 people. Zaqatala is a multinational region with 26 different ethnic groups including: Avar, Zakur, Lesgi, Kumuck, Yengloid, Ingloid, Russian, Georgians, etc. Zaqatala city is divided into two parts by the Tala River, Zaqa and Tala.
[edit] History
Zaqatala was established in the 17th century by its namesake Zakeria. Before that there was only a government by the name of the Jar-Balakan Community which was established by the Avar. This community fell to the influence of the Mongolians, Persians, and finally after the establishment of the city of Zaqatala, the Russians. In the 18th century, the Russian Army, under the leadership of General Sisianov, attacked Zaqatala. The locals from the Jar-Balakan Community resisted General Sisianov's army heroically. Finally, General Sisianov fortified the city of Zaqatala against the Jar-Balakan Community.
At this time, Dagestan’s ruler, Sheik Shamil sent a cohort of soldiers with the purpose of liberating the people of Zaqatala, but despite their efforts the Jar-Balakan Community was defeated on the banks of the Alazan Rive. Thus, Zaqatala fell to the influence of the Russian Empire. After the October Revolution and the declaration of the First Republic of Azerbaijan in 1918, Zaqatala was made the regional center for the northwest region until 1920. During the Soviet period, Zaqatala industrialized with tobacco, wool, brick, hazelnut, wine, and dairy factories. Communal farms were established in Zaqatala as well and the railroad was laid to Zaqatala. Upon independence in 1991, many mosques, 2 educational institute, and several schools were opened in Zaqatala.
[edit] Climate
Spring: Especially rainy, with much of the annual 120 cm falling during this time
Summer: The temperature ranges from 30-35 C and the mountains are verdant
Fall: The tree leaves brown and it rains
Winter: The mountains are covered with stow, with an average of 50-60 cm.
[edit] Get in
[edit] Get around
Zagatala has a very nice cuisine
[edit] Get out
Visit some of the nearby scenic villages:
Bus Times
The number for the Zaqatala bus station is:944505025121
Zaqatala-Qax: 8:00, 8:30, 9:30, 10:05, 11:00, 11:40, 12:20, 13:15, 14:00, 15:30, 17:00.
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