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Lezgins
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| Lezgi |
|---|
 |
| Total population |
|
600,000 (est) |
| Regions with significant populations |
| Russia: 412,000 (2002 census)[1] Azerbaijan: |
| Language(s) |
| Lezgian, Russian |
| Religion(s) |
| Sunni Islam, Shi'a minority |
The Lezgins (other spellings Lezgin, Lezgi, Lezgis, Lezgs, and Lezgians) (Lezgian: лезгияр) are an ethnic group, living predominantly in southern Dagestan and northeastern Azerbaijan, who speak the Lezgian language.
In the 19th century, the term was used more broadly for all ethnic groups speaking Northeast Caucasian languages, including Avars, Laks, and many others.
Today, the Lezgins are predominately Sunni Muslims, with a Shi'a minority.
