Fergana Region

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.

Fergana Region

Farg‘ona viloyati
Region
Fergana in Uzbekistan
Coordinates: 40°25′N 71°21′E
CountryUzbekistan
CapitalFergana
Government
 • Hokim (Khokim)Shuhrat Ganiyev
Area
 • Total7,005 km2 (2,705 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total3,654,800
 • Density520/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5 (East)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+5 (not observed)
ISO 3166 codeUZ-FA
Districts15
Cities9
Townships10
Villages164
Websitewww.ferghana.uz

Districts

Fergana Region is divided into 15 administrative districts. The capital is the city of Fergana. [1]

Districts of Fergana
District nameDistrict capital
1Altyariq DistrictAltyariq
2Baghdad DistrictBaghdad
3Beshariq DistrictBeshariq
4Buvayda DistrictIbrat
5Dangara DistrictDangara
6Fergana DistrictVadil
7Furqat DistrictNavbakhor
8Qo'shtepa DistrictLangar
9Quva DistrictQuva
10Rishton DistrictRishton
11Sokh DistrictRavan
12Tashlaq DistrictTashlaq
13Uchkuprik DistrictUchkuprik
14Uzbekistan DistrictYaypan
15Yozyovon DistrictYozyovon

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.

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References
  1. "Fergana, Uzbekistan - Guide and Tours in Fergana". www.advantour.com.



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