The Avars form the largest ethnic group and account for about a fifth of the population. A further substantial proportion is made up of Dargins, Kumyks and Lezgins. About 10% are ethnic Russians. There are also Laks, Tabasarans and Nogai, to name but a few of the other significant groups. It is Russia's most ethnically diverse province.

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