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Lachin District is a region in Azerbaijan located in the South Caucasus. It has been a contested area between Azerbaijan and Armenia, particularly following conflicts over the territory, making it strategically and politically significant in the region.
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Lachin District (Azerbaijani: Laçın rayonu) is one of the 66 districts of Azerbaijan. It is located in the west of the country, belonging to the East Zangezur Economic Region. The district borders the districts of Kalbajar, Khojaly, Shusha, Khojavend, Qubadli, and the Syunik Province of Armenia. Its capital and largest city is Lachin. As of 2020, the district had a nominal population of 78,600.