Fergana Valley

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/fergana-valley

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1. Where is Fergana Valley?Central Asia, encompassing eastern Uzbekistan, southern Kyrgyzstan, and northern Tajikistan
2. How big is Fergana Valley?Approximately 22,000 square kilometers (8,500 square miles)
3. What language do people speak in Fergana Valley?Uzbek, Tajik, Kyrgyz, Russian (widely spoken)
4. When was Fergana Valley built?Alexandria Eschate founded by Alexander the Great over 2,300 years ago

Intermontane Basin: A low-lying area of land situated between mountain ranges.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
Enclaves and Exclaves: Territories completely surrounded by another country or region.
Resource Management: The process of controlling and using natural resources wisely.