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| Babek | |
|---|---|
| — Rayon — | |
| Map of Azerbaijan showing Babek Rayon | |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,170 km2 (450 sq mi) |
| Population (1999 census) | |
| • Total | 71,400 |
| • Density | 61/km2 (160/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 6700 |
| Telephone code | 0136 |
Babek or Babak (Azerbaijani: Babək) is a rayon of Azerbaijan Republic in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. It surrounds but does not include Nakhchivan City and was formerly known as Nakhchivan. The current name honours Babak Khorramdin who led an 23 year long uprising against the Abbasid Caliphate in Iran.
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