Qashqadaryo Region
Southern region combining natural gas extraction with cotton agriculture near Afghan border.
Qashqadaryo Region lies in Uzbekistan's south—a region where natural gas production and cotton cultivation create economic foundations. The city of Karshi serves as regional center for populations working in extractive and agricultural sectors.
Natural gas extraction generates revenue. Fields in the region contribute to Uzbekistan's significant gas production and export capacity. Gas processing facilities add value before pipeline transport to neighboring countries.
Cotton cultivation continues traditional agriculture. The Kashkadarya River provides irrigation water for fields across the region. Textile clusters integrate production, ginning, and manufacturing. Labor-intensive cultivation provides rural employment.
The Uzbek-Afghan border creates security considerations. Proximity to Afghanistan's Surkhan Darya and Mazar-i-Sharif requires border management attention, though direct impacts on economic activity remain limited.
The biological pattern is southern frontier economy: Qashqadaryo exploits gas and cotton resources while managing border-region complexity.