Lezgins

Lezgins or Leks (Lezgian: Лезгияр. IPA: lezgijar) are a Caucasian 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.

Lezgins
Лезгияр

Total population
c. 1,000,000
Regions with significant populations
Russia  Dagestan 416,963[1]	488,608[2]
Azerbaijan	180,300[3]
Languages
Lezgin
Religion
Sunni Islam
Related ethnic groups
Other Northeast Caucasian peoples