EARTH SCIENCES & ENVIRONMENT
BAKU STATE UNIVERSITY JOURNAL of
EARTH SCIENCES & ENVIRONMENT
ISSN: 3006-8703 (ONLINE);     
THE ECONOMIC-GEOGRAPHICAL FACTORS INFLUENCING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ABSHERON-KHIZI AND BAKU ECONOMIC REGION
Received: 10-Dec-2025 Accepted: 15-Dec-2025 Published: 15-Mar-2026 Read PDF Download PDF
Saleh G. Nagiyev; Vusala R. Akbarli
DOI: https://doi.org/10.30546/209805.2026.3.1.2035
Abstract
The equitable distribution of economic and social development across regions constitutes one of the central strategic objectives. The expansion of the consumer base, the presence of a developed infra-structure network, and the advanced transportation systems serve as key drivers for population concen-tration in this area. However, the intensive nature of this development has resulted in the centralization of both population and economic activities within the capital, which not only gives rise to various chal-lenges in the socio-cultural and ecological spheres but also impedes the development of other regions of the country, thereby exacerbating disparities in population settlement patterns. Furthermore, this situation complicates the efficient utilization of natural resources in these regions and hinders their sustainable development. The close interrelation between economic activities and social life has led to the concentration of a substantial portion of the population in this region, causing rapid urban sprawl both within the city and its surrounding settlements, and ultimately resulting in the emer-gence of an expansive urbanization zone. Effective management and regulation of these dynamics have become increasingly complex, evolving into a critical issue. Addressing these challenges requires the co-ordinated implementation of administrative, economic, and socio-cultural measures.

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