Khojaly District

Khojali (Azerbaijani: Xocalı), also called Khojaly, Khodjaly and Hojaly, is a rayon in the Nagorno-Karabakh break away region of Azerbaijan, now under de facto control of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. Its capital is Khojaly. The region was once a site of prehistoric Khojaly-Gadabay culture. It was the location of the Khojaly Massacre in February 1992.

Map of Azerbaijan showing Khojali rayon

Neighbour regions

Lachin, Kalbajar, Agdam, Shusha and Khojavend.

History

Khojali region was established on the basis of Askeran region in 1991(November,26) The area of the district was occupied by Armenian forces in 1991–1992. Area : 0,94 thousand km2. Population: 24417 people ( in 1991). 12194 people who are Azerbaijanian ( 2004), the others are 12223 people. There were 1 city, 2 settlements and 50 villages in the district. The center of Khojaly located far 18 km from Agdam city, 14 km from Khankendi city on the chain of the Karabakh is Khojaly city.

Geography

Khojaly is a small city located in the currently occupied Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan.The territory of the district is mountainous. The highest altitudes are Qirkhqiz and Gizgala, the main rivers are Gargar and Badara. The climate is mild-hot except the mountainous area.

Notable figures

Ramil Usubov - the current Minister of Internal Affairs of Republic of Azerbaijan.;[1]
Elman Mammadov - Azerbaijani politician who serves as the Member of National Assembly of Azerbaijan from 124th Shusha-Fizuli-Khojali-Khojavend district. He's a veteran of Nagorno-Karabakh War.

National Heroes

Alif Hajiyev - Azerbaijani officer, Commandant of Khojaly Airport and National Hero of Azerbaijan.[2]

Tofig Huseynov - Azerbaijani army commander.

References

"Biographies. Ramil Usubov". Retrieved 2010-07-12.
Elman Mammadov (Autumn 1999). "Running For Our Lives. Massacre and Flight From Khojali". Azerbaijan International: 54–56. Retrieved 2010-04-27.

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[Adam-1] "Biographies. Ramil Usubov". Retrieved 2010-07-12.

[AI-2] Elman Mammadov (Autumn 1999). "Running For Our Lives. Massacre and Flight From Khojali". Azerbaijan International: 54–56. Retrieved 2010-04-27.