Babek district is situated in the central part of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. It borders with Armenia in the north, with Iran - in the south. Landscape in the north and southeast of the country is mountainous; lowlands are in the south and southwest. The highest points in the district are Kechaltapa (2740 m), Garagush (2617 m) and Buzgov (2470 m) mountains. There are rock salt and construction materials fields in the territory of region, springs like Sirab, Vayhir, Ganab etc. The summer is hot, winteris cold. Average temperature of january is from -3 C to -10 C; in July - from +28 C to +35 C (sometimes reaches up up to +40 C). Precipitations are not common here totaling to 200-600 mm. Main rivers are: Nakhchivanchay river dividing the district into two parts and its inflow Jahirchay river. The waters of these rivers are used in irrigation. Araz River runs along the border with Iran. There are storage pools: Araz, Uzunoba, Nehram, Sirab etc. Wolf, fox, jerboa, hedgehog etc. are among the animals. Administrative center of the district is Babek city and Tazakand till 1978. Wine growing, grain growing, melon-growing, vegetable-growing, cattle-breeding play and important role in the economics of the district. Besides, stone production, grape remaking, food production are developed here. Natural and geographical location of the district and attracted agricultural and cattle-breeding tribes from of old. It is not evidence that world-known monuments of Gultapa 1 and Gultapa 2 are located in this territory. Such architectural constructions as towers of Chalkhangala, Vayhir, Aznaburt, Abasabad have been saved here. Where to stay "Gartal" hotel. Where to eat "Babashgan" restaurant will surprise guests with selection of first and second national dishes.