Kryts people
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| approx. 10,000 - 15,000 (2005) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 Azerbaijan | 4,400 (2009)[1] |
| Languages | |
| Kryts, Azeri | |
| Religion | |
| Sunni Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Shahdagh people. | |
The Kryts (self хърыцӏаь) people of Azerbaijan reside in several villages in the Cuba, Khachmaz, Ismayilli and Gabala regions, as well as in the cities of Baku and Sumgait.
In 2005, the number of Kryts was between 10,000 and 15,000. They speak the Kryts language, which belongs to the Lezgic branch of the Nakh-Dagestan language family. In addition, all speak the Azerbaijani language.
Number and culture
The number Kryts according to H. Seidlitz, extracted from posemeynyh lists in 1886, was 7,767 people. In «The Sociolinguistic Situation of the Kryts in Azerbaijan» it was reported that the number of Kryts was between 10,000 and 15,000.
Main occupation - livestock, agriculture and horticulture are of secondary importance. The development of crafts - manufacture of carpets, rugs, woolen patterned socks.
Kryts are predominantly Sunni Muslims.
References
See Also: Ethnic minorities in Azerbaijan |