Originally Posted by
Sterling Archer
I agree. I saw that they were discussing your list in that project:)
You remember I told you the same about some of the results from Gabala and Derbent (in both regions NE=8). Knowing what I know about the mobility of Azerbaijanis, those results are definitely outlier, likely recent movers to the region. I think they should be removed or scrutinized more.
Absheron will be even more challenging due to the huge influx from all over the country.
They also explained why separated Qax-Zagatala from Dagestan because they thought it was distinct enough. I guess, also because it is useful to have North region for the republic also, as possessed to Derbent which is in another country )