Jizzakh Region
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Jizzakh Region Jizzax viloyati |
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| Region | |
 Jizzakh in Uzbekistan |
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| Coordinates: 40°25′N 67°40′E / 40.417°N 67.667°ECoordinates: 40°25′N 67°40′E / 40.417°N 67.667°E | |
| Country | Uzbekistan |
| Capital | Jizzakh |
| Government | |
| • Hokim | Sayfiddin Ismoilov |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20,500 km2 (7,900 sq mi) |
| Population (2005-02-01) | |
| • Total | 910,500 |
| • Density | 44/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Time zone | East (UTC+5) |
| • Summer (DST) | not observed (UTC+5) |
| ISO 3166 code | UZ-JI |
| Districts | 12 |
| Cities | 7 |
| Townships | 8 |
| Villages | 95 |
Jizzakh Region (Uzbek: Jizzax viloyati / Жиззах вилояти / جىززﻩخ ۋىلايەتى) is one of the regions of Uzbekistan. It is located in the center/east of the country. It borders with Tajikistan to the south and south-east, Samarqand Region to the west, Navoiy Region to the north-west, Kazakhstan to the north, and Sirdaryo Region to the east. It covers an area of 20,500 km². The population is estimated to be around 910,500, with some 80% living in rural areas.
The regional capital is Jizzakh (pop est 127,500 inhabitants). Other major towns include Dustlik, Gagarin, Gallyaaral (Gallaorol), Pakhtakor, and Mardjanbulak. Jizzakh Region was formerly a part of Sirdaryo Region but was given separate status in 1973.
The climate is a typically continental climate, with mild winters and hot, dry summers.
The economy of Jizzakh Region is primarily based on agriculture. Cotton and wheat are the main crops, and extensive irrigation is used. Natural resources include lead, zinc, iron, and limestone. Uzbekistan and China are working together to jointly establish a Special Economic Zone in the region. This high-tech industrial park will be formally established by March 2013. The China Development Bank will provide a $50 million loan to finance several of the joint projects in the construction, agro-industrial and mechanical engineering sectors.
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