It is the border with the Russian Federation in the north, with Qabala in the east, Shaki in the west, and with Agdash in the south.

The remains of a prehistoric man were found near the villages of Kerimli and Garabaghlar, based on the results of archaeological excavations.

According to the decision of the Supreme Soviet of the Azerbaijan SSR, the name of Vartashan was renamed Oghuz in February 1991.

[4] Ethnic groups in Oghuz (2019) There are 27 clubs including 1 district, 3 rural culture houses, Central Election Committee and its 31 branches, regional History-Ethnography Museum, H.Aliyev museum, children's music school, cultural park in Oghuz district.

There are 39 historical and cultural monuments in the region, of which 32 were registered and taken under state protection, as well as included in the list of historical and cultural monuments approved by the decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan on August 2, 2001.