Martuni Province

Martuni Province (Armenian: Մարտունու շրջան, Russian: Мартунинский район) was a province of the breakaway Republic of Artsakh, which came under the control of Azerbaijan in 2023. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the territory experienced subsequent conflicts, before Azerbaijan re-established full sovereignty over the area. Geographically, the district is characterized by a varied landscape typical of the Karabakh region, which includes mountainous and foothill areas. The climate can vary depending on elevation, ranging from temperate to cooler conditions in higher altitudes. Demographically, the population composition has undergone significant changes over time due to conflicts and displacement.