REGIONS
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS IN FOCUS
In accordance with the Decree of the President of Azerbaijan, November 24, 2003, and State program for socio-economic development of the regions, relevant arrangements related to tourism development are carried out in Balakan region of Azerbaijan Republic.
Representatives of the chief tourism department of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Tourism visited Balakan and familiarized with the prospects of tourism development in the region, AzerTAJ correspondent learnt from the regional department of youth, sports and tourism. The guests defined zones for tourist objects and preparation of the maps. Specialists noted that Katekh waterfall, Garachay and Arilig zones, Gubek Mountain located at the junction of borders of three states, are more favorable for development of tourism.
Then, specialists of the Ministry visited Zagatala and Gakh regions.