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Ferghana Valley

Also known as Fergana Valley

valley in Central Asia

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The Ferghana Valley is a fertile region in Central Asia that has historically served as an important center for agriculture, trade, and culture. It remains significant today because of its strategic location, natural resources, and the complex political dynamics involving the multiple countries that share its territory.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: valley
Country: Tajikistan
Body of water: Syr Darya
Image: Ferganadall (Satellitebild).jpg

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Commons category: Fergana Valley
described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
mountain range: Tianshan Mountains
located in/on physical feature: Central Asia
described at URL: www.placemania.sk/svetova-zaujimavost/udolie-fergana

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Encyclopedic overview

Fergana valley in context, showing main mountain ranges and principal settlements The Fergana Valley (also commonly spelled the Ferghana Valley) in Central Asia crosses eastern Uzbekistan, southern Kyrgyzstan and northern Tajikistan.

Encompassing three former Soviet republics, the valley is ethnically diverse and relations among the countries are tense. Ethnic enclaves, restricted right of movement, lack of agreement about border demarcation and disputes over access to family members and economic activity contribute to tensions.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Ferghana Valley” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.