Lezgins
ethnic group in Azerbaijan and Dagestan (Russia) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 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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