GEOGRAPHY OF CITIES AND URBANIZATION PROCESSES: THE CASE OF TASHKENT CITY
Keywords:
Tashkent, urbanization, urban geography, urban planning, demographic growth, infrastructure, ecology, functional zones.Abstract
This article explores the urbanization processes in Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan. It examines its geographical location, demographic growth, spatial development dynamics, and modern urban planning trends. Special attention is paid to the socio-economic and environmental consequences of urbanization and to strategies for sustainable development of Tashkent.
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