What is the PNO system of Uzbekistan?

The PNO system of Uzbekistan includes 8 state reserves, 1 Lower Amudarya State Biosphere Reserve, 2 national natural parks, 9 state reserves and one republican center for breeding rare species of animals – the Dzheyran eco-center (Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5). Surkhandarya region, Baisun district. (Photo A.N.Khujanov)

What role does PNO play in preserving the biological diversity of Uzbekistan?

The most important role in preserving the biological diversity of Uzbekistan, according to employees of the State Committee for Natural Resources, is played by a network of protected natural areas (PNO).

Is Uzbekistan a CIS country?

Uzbekistan is the most populous state in Central Asia and ranks third among the CIS countries in terms of population, second only to Russia and Ukraine. The population of Uzbekistan exceeds 35 million people (as of October 1, 2021).

What is the nature of Uzbekistan?

The nature of Uzbekistan is a combination of plain and mountain terrain. The plains are located in the southwest and northwest and consist of the Ustyurt plateau, the Amudarya delta and the Kyzylkum desert. In the central and southwestern part of this desert there are rather large mountain hills.

What is Uzbekistan known for?

In Uzbekistan, for centuries, peculiar centers and schools of folk-art crafts were formed. Each region has its own direction. Chust (Namangan) is widely known for its tubes and knives, Rishtan (Ferghana) – azure ceramics, ancient Margilan – a rainbow overflowing atlas, ikat, adras, sacred Bukhara – golden art.

What are the major natural gas deposits in Uzbekistan?

Kashkadarya and Bukhara regions are large areas of natural gas. In terms of geological coal reserves, Uzbekistan ranks second in Central Asia. Three large coal deposits are known – Angren, Shargun, Baisun. In the Angren deposit, which is the most significant, brown coal is mined in an open-pit manner.