Khachmaz ( az, Xaçmaz) is a town in the Khachmaz District of

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Etymology

Modern historians believe that the name Khachmaz derives from ''Khachmataki'' tribe of

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, which transformed into ''Khacmaz'' in the middle of 7th century. In the second middle of the 7th century, part of the tribe migrated to the territory of the current Oghuz district and constructed the settlement and named Khachmar fortress.

Economy

The economy of Khachmaz is partially agricultural, partially tourist-based, with some industries in operation.

Tourism

Khachmaz is considered a popular tourist destination, especially due to the

Nabran Nabran is the municipality of the capital city of the Khachmaz region which is located in Khachmaz Rayon of Azerbaijan, close to the Russia-Azerbaijan border. It has a population of 300,000. The municipality consists of the following villages Nabra ...

municipality. The combination of a warm summer climate, woods along the seashore and clean golden beaches was exploited by the construction of large numbers of hotels and apartments in Khacmaz.

Notable residents

International relations

Twin towns — Sister cities

Khacmaz is twinned with the following cities: *

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Gallery

File:Nabran1.jpg, Atlant leisure facility in

File:02252xacmaz.jpg, Mirza Fatali Akhundov Library File:02252saxmat.jpg, Chess school File:022парк.jpg, Khachmaz city park File:02252станция.jpg, Railway station File:Nabran ira1.JPG, Nabran File:Nabran 1846.jpg, Nabran File:МузейХ1.jpg, Museum in Khachmaz File:Xaçmaz avtovağzalında taksilər.jpg, City Yellow Cabs from NAZ

References

External links

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World Gazetteer: Azerbaijan
– World-Gazetteer.com Populated places in Khachmaz District 1938 establishments in Azerbaijan Baku Governorate {{Khachmaz-geo-stub