FACTORS AND ECONOMIC–GEOGRAPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF URBANIZATION DEVELOPMENT IN SURKHANDARYA REGION
Abstract
This article analyzes the factors of development and the economic–geographical foundations of the urbanization process in the Surkhandarya region. The study examines the impact of territorial development, migration processes, economic growth, urban infrastructure, and transport networks on urbanization. The research results show that the urbanization process in the region is closely connected with economic, social, and geographical factors, and its future prospects are strengthened by investment, transport development, and infrastructure expansion. In addition to these aspects, the article also considers regional disparities, cross-border economic cooperation, demographic transformation, and the role of institutional reforms in shaping sustainable urban growth. The research highlights the importance of strategic territorial planning and integrated regional development policies in accelerating balanced urbanization in southern Uzbekistan.
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