Language NameLezgi
User Population193,000 in Azerbaijan (Leclerc 2017b). Ethnic population: 350,000 (2014 NCRP).
LocationIsmayilli, Qabala, Quba, Qusar, and Xacmaz districts; Russian Federation border area; Caucasus southern slopes of main chain.
Alternate NamesKiurinty, Lezghi, Lezgian, Lezgin
Language UseHome, community, religion. Used by all. Most also use North Azerbaijani [azj] (Clifton el al 2005). Some also use Russian [rus] (Clifton el al 2005).
