GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN. ADMINISTRATIVE AND TERRITORIAL DESIGN OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN
Keywords:
Uzbekistan, geographical position, climate, population, administrative-territorial structure, regions, districts, cities, Karakalpakstan, constitutional framework, territorial governance, socio-economic development, regional integration.Abstract
This article examines the geographical position, climate, population characteristics, and the administrative–territorial structure of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The study highlights Uzbekistan’s strategically significant location in Central Asia, its diverse climatic conditions, and complex territorial composition shaped by historical, economic, and demographic factors. Particular attention is given to the constitutional foundations of territorial organization, including the roles of regions, districts, cities, towns, villages, and the autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan. The analysis also outlines the hierarchical classification of urban settlements, the functions of administrative units, and the legal procedures governing the establishment or modification of territorial boundaries. Overall, the research demonstrates that Uzbekistan’s administrative–territorial system forms an essential framework for balanced socio-economic development, effective governance, and regional integration.
