Fergana Region
Fergana Region
Farg‘ona viloyati | |
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Region | |
 Fergana in Uzbekistan | |
| Coordinates: 40°25′N 71°21′E / 40.417°N 71.350°E | |
| Country | Uzbekistan |
| Capital | Fergana |
| Government | |
| • Hokim (Khokim) | Shuhrat Ganiyev |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7,005 km2 (2,705 sq mi) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 3,654,800 |
| • Density | 520/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (East) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+5 (not observed) |
| ISO 3166 code | UZ-FA |
| Districts | 15 |
| Cities | 9 |
| Townships | 10 |
| Villages | 164 |
| Website | www |
Fergana Region (Uzbek: Farg‘ona viloyati, Russian: Ферганская область) is one of the regions of Uzbekistan, located in the southern part of the Fergana Valley in the far east of the country. It borders the Namangan and Andijan Regions of Uzbekistan, as well as Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. It covers an area of 6,800 km2. The population is estimated to be around 2,597,000, with over 71% of the population living in rural areas.
Districts
Fergana Region is divided into 15 administrative districts. The capital is the city of Fergana. [1]
| District name | District capital | |
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| 1 | Altyariq District | Altyariq |
| 2 | Baghdad District | Baghdad |
| 3 | Beshariq District | Beshariq |
| 4 | Buvayda District | Ibrat |
| 5 | Dangara District | Dangara |
| 6 | Fergana District | Vadil |
| 7 | Furqat District | Navbakhor |
| 8 | Qo'shtepa District | Langar |
| 9 | Quva District | Quva |
| 10 | Rishton District | Rishton |
| 11 | Sokh District | Ravan |
| 12 | Tashlaq District | Tashlaq |
| 13 | Uchkuprik District | Uchkuprik |
| 14 | Uzbekistan District | Yaypan |
| 15 | Yozyovon District | Yozyovon |
Fergana Region has a typically continental climate with extreme differences between winter and summer temperatures.
Agriculture is the main economy activity of Fergana Region, primarily irrigated cotton, sericulture, horticulture, and wine. Animal husbandry concentrates on meat and milk production.
Natural resources include deposits of petroleum, ceramic clays, and construction materials.
Industry is primarily based on oil refining, fertilizer and chemical production, textile and silk weaving, light industry, clothing and ceramics. The area is also a center for the production of traditional Uzbek handicrafts, especially pottery.
Sister cities
Yongin, South Korea (2008)
References
- ^ "Fergana, Uzbekistan - Guide and Tours in Fergana". www.advantour.com.
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