Absheron

Apsheron (Abseron Yasaqligi) is a peninsula and a Rayon in eastern Caucasus in the historical region of Arran. Today it is a part of the Azerbaijan Republic.

Origin of the name

The name Apsheron is Persian and comes from the Persian word Abshuran (آبشوران) meaning "The place of the Salty Waters".

Demographics

Its inhabitants are from Iranian stock. The prevalent language in the area used to be an Iranian language called Tati of Caucasus which is a Persid language. But today the Turkic Azeri language is used by a majority in the region.

Economy

Apsheron is the site of oil production and is considered environmentally the most polluted area of the world.