Andijan Region
Eastern Fergana Valley hosting Central Asia's largest automotive plant (GM Uzbekistan) alongside dense agricultural population.
Andijan Region occupies the eastern Fergana Valley—Uzbekistan's most densely populated region where agriculture and manufacturing concentrate. The city of Andijan, birthplace of Babur (founder of the Mughal Empire), anchors regional economy.
Automotive manufacturing provides industrial anchor. GM Uzbekistan's Asaka plant produces Chevrolet vehicles for domestic and export markets—Central Asia's largest automotive facility. This single investment transformed regional industrial profile.
Agriculture remains significant despite industrial development. Cotton, silk, and horticultural products utilize Fergana Valley fertility. High population density ensures labor availability but limits mechanization economics.
The 2005 Andijan events created political sensitivity. Government responses to protests generated international criticism and affected investment climate. Recovery and reform proceeded gradually under subsequent policy changes.
The biological pattern is industrial colonization: Andijan's automotive investment inserted modern manufacturing into agricultural region, creating dual economy with limited integration.