Namangan region has rich cultural traditions and occupies an important place in the history of Uzbekistan. Since ancient times, it has been considered the land of excellent gardeners and winegrowers. The main attraction of the region is the city of Namangan, which is proudly called the pearl of the Ferghana Valley.
The history of these places
The fascinating and informative history of this territory of Uzbekistan has its roots in the Middle Ages. The city of Namangan is one of the oldest settlements in the Ferghana Valley. People began to settle in the places where it is located, back in the 14th century. On the outskirts of Namangan lived shepherds leading a nomadic lifestyle, and residents cultivating the land.
Historical documents mention the capture of the Farsi population, which was delivered to Namangan in 1582. In the 19th century, this territory was annexed to Russia, which served as an impetus to the development of industrial and agricultural production.
After the events of 1917, there were many Basmachi in these places. In 1925, part of this territory was incorporated into the Kyrgyz Republic. The thirties entered the history of the Namangan region as the beginning of the heyday of science, culture and education.
During the war with the Nazis, a large number of enterprises were evacuated to Namangan. It also housed a school of military pilots. Many residents of the city bravely fought for their homeland, more than 20,000 of them died the death of the brave.
General information
The date of formation of the Namangan region in Uzbekistan is considered to be March 6, 1941 (until that time its territory was part of the Ferghana region). This area was abolished in 1960 and resumed its existence as a region in 1967. The central city is Namangan.
The executive authority in the region is the regional hokimiyat, the legislative power is "in the hands" of the Senate, which is part of it. Namangan region (regions of the Namangan region of Uzbekistan are distinguished by a high population density) is the place of residence of representatives of many nationalities. The largest percentage of the population belongs to the Uzbeks.
This region is located on the right bank of the Syr Darya River, which is its main waterway. Its territory is more than 7000 square meters. km
Administrative division
Namangan region includes 11 districts, in which there are 7 cities, 11 urban-type settlements and more than 90 small settlements. Cotton and melon crops and grapes are grown in the region. Among livestock breeding, cattle breeding is especially common.
The climatic conditions of the districts of the Namangan region of Uzbekistan have their own differences. In the eastern regions, the climate is milder, more precipitation. They grow crops without artificial irrigation. In areas located in the west, rainfall is much less. In the south of the region there are swamps.
In the lowland areas of the Namangan region, irrigation of land is practiced; in the foothills, fine-fleeced sheep and goats are bred. The climate of this region is favorable for growing heat-loving crops.
Pap district of Namangan region
The papal district is the largest among the regions of this region, occupying more than 40% of its territory. Its regional center is the city of Pap, located in the eastern part of Uzbekistan. It produces shoes and technical rubber products.
On the land of the Papal region is an enclave of Uzbekistan, the center of which, the village of Sarvak, is located simultaneously on both sides of the Uzbek-Tajik border territory.
The climate of this region of Namangan region pampers its inhabitants with hot summer months and moderately cold winter times. January is considered the coldest month here; snow cover falls during this time period. The hottest weather more often than other summer months is observed in July.
Natural Resources Area
Namangan region has a rich reserve of natural resources. Oil is extracted in these places, gold and diamond deposits are discovered. Deposits of silver, marble, aluminum, granite and other natural resources were discovered in the region. In many settlements of the region there are "natural storerooms" of mineral waters. There are two long tunnels that connect this region with other regions of Uzbekistan.
Namangan region is famous for its gardening, because local climatic conditions preserve all the necessary vitamins in fruits.
It attracts attention with the healing waters of sanatoriums and resorts, atlas, skullcaps. Chust knives made in the region of the same name are widely known.
On the territory of this area there are many objects of historical heritage, places associated with the acts of saints. Many of them are under state protection.