The district is characterized by the scenic Tian Shan Mountains, alpine pastures and Lake Song Köl which during summer months attracts large herds of sheep and horses with their herders and their yurts.
Economy
The economy of Naryn oblast is dominated by animal herding (sheep, horses, yaks), with wool and meat as the main products. Mining of various minerals developed during the Soviet era has largely been abandoned as uneconomical. Today the area is considered to be the poorest region in the country.
According to the 2009 Census, the ethnic composition (de jure population) of the Naryn District was 99.8% Kyrgyz and 0.2% other groups.[4]
Populated places
In total, Naryn District includes 39 settlements in 15 rural communities (ayyl aymagy). The rural communities and settlements in the Naryn District are:[3][5][6]
