Andijon
Andijon is a city and the administrative center of Andijan Region in eastern Uzbekistan. It lies in the Fergana Valley along the Syr Darya river and functions as a regional transport and economic hub, with connections by road, rail, and river.
The city has long served as a market and regional center in Central Asia, with settlements dating
Since Uzbekistan's independence in 1991, Andijon has continued to expand as a local center of industry and
The economy is based on agriculture—particularly cotton, fruits, and grain—and on light manufacturing such as textiles
It is also home to educational and cultural institutions, including universities and colleges, museums, and religious
Andijon is historically notable for its role in the broader history of the Fergana Valley and for
The climate is continental, with hot summers and cold winters, typical of the Fergana Valley.