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| approx. 10,000 - 15,000 (2005) | |||
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The Kryts (self хърыцӏаь) people of Azerbaijan, residing in several villages in Cuba, Khachmaz, Ismayilli and Gabala regions, as well as in the cities of Baku and Sumgait.
In 2005, the Kryts was 10-15 thousand people. They speak the Kryts language Lezgian branch Nakh-Dagestani family. In addition, all owned by the Azerbaijani language.
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» indicated that the number of Gryz is 10 000 - 15 000.
Main occupation - livestock, agriculture and horticulture are of secondary importance. The development of crafts - manufacture of carpets, rugs, woolen patterned socks.
By religion - Sunni Muslims