Lezgins

ethnic group in Azerbaijan and Dagestan (Russia)

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.

Lezgins
Лезгияр
Total population
c. 1,000,000
Regions with significant populations
 Russia 488,608[2]
 Azerbaijan180,300[3]
Languages
Lezgin
Religion
Sunni Islam
Related ethnic groups
Other Northeast Caucasian peoples

References change

  1. "Russian Census of 2021". (in Russian)
  2. "Russian Census of 2021". (in Russian)
  3. The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Population by ethnic groups Archived 2012-01-03 at the Wayback Machine