Dagestan

Dagestan is a federal subject of Russia in the Caucasus region. Its capital city is Makhachkala. Dagestan has a population of nearly 3 million. It is inhabited by over 30 different nationalities who speak 30 different languages. Most people of Dagestan are Muslims and belong to the Shafi`i school of Sunni Islam.

Etymology

Dagestan takes its name from two Persian words, Dag - which means Mountain, and Stan which means - Land.

Famous People

• Imam Shamil
• Shaykh Said afandi al-Chirkawi

Sources

• Islam in Dagestan
• Official website of Dagestani government