GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN THE BUKHARA REGION

Authors

  • Khurshida Khayitovna Nematova

    Presidential School in Bukhara

Keywords: natural resources, tourism use, tourist density, environmental sustainability, geographical accessibility, composite index

Abstract

This study focuses on developing a comprehensive geographical methodology for assessing the efficiency of natural resource use for tourism purposes in Bukhara Region. An integrated index is proposed to evaluate natural resource potential, intensity of tourist use, environmental sustainability, geographical accessibility, and infrastructure provision.

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