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The region's economy is based around Farming , particularly the production of fruit, grain and timber. As Of 2004 , the city had a population of approximately 176,300. {Link without Title} Control of Khoy has been disputed, having previously been attacked by Russia in 1827 and Turkey in 1911 . During World War II , the city was under the control of the Soviet Union . The city's population is a mix of Kurds and Azaris. Some (e.g. Ahmad Kasravi) feel that the name of Khoy is an indication that more Kurds once lived there, since khoy is a ). Another explenation for the name originates from the shape of this city, because it is in the shape of hole and it is next to "Avrin" mountain. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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