DOI https://doi.org/10.36719/3104-4727/1/10-16
Gafqaz Aghabalayev
ANAS, Sheki Regional Scientific Center
PhD in Geography
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1078-7404
qafqaz.agabalayev@mail.ru
Elvin Garayev
Sheki Regional Scientific Center of ANAS
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5496-744X
elvin_qarayev_1993@mail.ru
Agil Mustafayev
Sheki Regional Scientific Center of ANAS
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3806-7182
aqil.mustafayev.75@mail.ru
Elvin Rustamov
Sheki Regional Scientific Center of ANAS
https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0282-275X
elvinclash777@gmail.com
Scientific Analysis of Development Resources and Economic Indicators of Sheki-Zagatala Economic-Geographical Region (On Balakan Region)
Abstract
The article provides information about the geographical features of the economic and geographical region of the economic and geographical region of the economic and geographical region of Azerbaijan, the characteristics of the existing environmental situation. Zagatala State Nature Reserve, located in the north-western region of our country, was noted about the types of flora and fauna protected in the reserve. In addition, the highlights in the economic and geographical region are recorded and reported on the existing rocks here. These monitoring works serve to analyze the environmental situation in the Sheki-Zagatala economic and geographical region, to reveal a broken balance.Agriculture, especially tobacco growing, nut growing, vegetable growing, grain growing, and cattle breeding are the main directions in the formation of the region’s economy. In recent years, reforms in the agricultural sector, increased subsidies and new technological approaches have created conditions for increasing productivity. In the field of industry, Balakan is more specialized in food and processing industry. Hazelnut processing enterprises, flour and bread production, fruit and vegetable canning production are the main components of the added value chain created in the region. The presence of favorable conditions for the development of small and medium enterprises in the region also encourages the expansion of the sector. The share of tourism in the economic development of Balakan region is increasing. Natural-climatic resources, opportunities for ecotourism and rural tourism, as well as the border-geographical position determine the increase in the flow of tourists. Infrastructure projects – renewal of highways, construction of social facilities, expansion of service areas – serve to increase the overall economic potential of the region. In general, the economic indicators of Balakan region show that the region has formed an agrarian-oriented, sustainable, economic structure based on natural resources. The current investment programs and modernization of agricultural production lay the groundwork for the further acceleration of socio-economic development in the region.
Keywords: economic and geographical, ecological, zagatala, reserve, environmental balance