Forests occupy 27000 ha in mountainous territories and plains near the Caspian Sea and they are of great importance with their climatic and natural resources for the district.

The territory is rich of oil, gas, gravel, sand, clay and other natural resources.

Medicinal mineral waters, “Galaalty” sanatorium, high-temperature Khaltan springs are broadly used by the population.

The climate in low-lands and low-mountainous parts is warm and subtropical, but in mountainous is mild cold.

[5] According to the annual report of the State Statistical Committee, every year the total number of population is increasing.

[8] The majority of the population in the district are Azerbaijanis (54,942), the second biggest ethnic group are Tats.

According to the 2009 census, the ethnic distribution is as below:[9] According to 2014 data Overall production reaches 165902.4 thousand manats.

[11] The Silk Road passed through the territory of the modern district, including its capital Shabran.