total area: 199,951 sq km
land area: 191,801 sq km
water area: 8,150 sq km
Climate: dry continental to polar in high Tien Shan Mountains; subtropical in southwest (Fergana Valley); temperate in northern foothill zone
Terrain: peaks of the Tien Shan mountain range and associated valleys and basins encompass the entire country
arable land 6.7%
permanent crops 0.4%
Irrigated land: 10,233 sq km
Total renewable water resources: 23.62 cu km
Total freshwater withdrawal: 2.798 %
Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita (cubic meters): 8385
Natural hazards: NA
Environmental issues: water pollution; many people get their water directly from contaminated streams and wells; as a result, water-borne diseases are prevalent; increasing soil salinity from faulty irrigation practices
Total labor force: 2.778 million
labor force agriculture: 48%
Agricultural products: cotton, potatoes, vegetables, grapes, fruits and berries; sheep, goats, cattle, wool
land area: 191,801 sq km
water area: 8,150 sq km
Climate: dry continental to polar in high Tien Shan Mountains; subtropical in southwest (Fergana Valley); temperate in northern foothill zone
Terrain: peaks of the Tien Shan mountain range and associated valleys and basins encompass the entire country
arable land 6.7%
permanent crops 0.4%
Irrigated land: 10,233 sq km
Total renewable water resources: 23.62 cu km
Total freshwater withdrawal: 2.798 %
Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita (cubic meters): 8385
Natural hazards: NA
Environmental issues: water pollution; many people get their water directly from contaminated streams and wells; as a result, water-borne diseases are prevalent; increasing soil salinity from faulty irrigation practices
Total labor force: 2.778 million
labor force agriculture: 48%
Agricultural products: cotton, potatoes, vegetables, grapes, fruits and berries; sheep, goats, cattle, wool