ethnic group in Azerbaijan and Dagestan (Russia) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lezgins or Leks (Lezgian: Лезгияр. IPA: lezgijar) are aCaucasian ethnic group native predominantly to southern Dagestan and northeastern Azerbaijan, and speak the Lezgin language. Their social structure is firmly based on equality and deference to individuality.
Total population | |
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c. 1,000,000 | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Russia | 488,608[2] |
Azerbaijan | 180,300[3] |
Languages | |
Lezgin | |
Religion | |
Sunni Islam | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Other Northeast Caucasian peoples |
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