Batken Region

Batken Region extends from the northern slopes of the Turkestan Range to the western edge of the Fergana Valley, encompassing dry mountain foothills, irrigated fields and densely settled border country. In Kyrgyzstan’s far southwest, it meets both Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, and its intricate boundaries include the Tajik exclave of Vorukh. The Isfara River supports farming in a landscape where water is especially precious. Apricot orchards are central to local agriculture, and dried fruit is a familiar product of Batken’s markets and households. The town of Aydarken developed around mercury mining, recalling an economy shaped by both land and minerals. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Batken Region.

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