URBANIZATION OF MICRO-REGIONS IN THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16717986Keywords:
Micro-regional urbanization; rural transformation; urbanization levels; district classification; spatial development; urban-rural integration; Uzbekistan; territorial restructuring; regional specialization.Abstract
This article explores the concept and processes of micro-regional urbanization in the Republic of Uzbekistan. While the national average level of urbanization is close to the global average, there is significant variation at the district level. The study introduces the term “micro-regional urbanization” to describe localized urban transformation in rural districts, where urban infrastructure, economic activity, and socio-cultural change are beginning to emerge. Based on data from 163 districts, the study proposes a classification by urbanization level and economic specialization, offering recommendations for targeted regional development.
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