It borders Russia to the north, as well as the economic regions of Shaki-Zagatala, Mountainous Shirvan, and Absheron-Khizi.

Administrative districts of the economic region include Shabran, Khachmaz, Guba, Gusar, and Siyazan.

[5] Agriculture, industry, tourism, and folk art are the main areas of economy in region.

[4] In the coastal lowlands, grain and vegetable production is common, while the mountainous towns have orchards.

[5] Manufacturing industries heavily rely on oil and natural gas from Siyazan administrative district.