Andijan, UZ
During the Soviet demarcation of Central Asia
Andijan is a city in Uzbekistan, serving as the administrative, economic, and cultural center of Andijan Region. On 16 December 1902, a severe earthquake devastated much of the city, destroying up to 30,000 homes and killing as many as 4,500 residents. During the Soviet demarcation of Central Asia, Andijan was separated from its historical hinterland, becoming part of the Uzbek SSR within the Ferghana Valley. Developed into an important industrial city during the Soviet era, Andijan produces a wide range of manufactured goods, including chemicals, domestic appliances, electronics, foodstuffs, furniture, plows, pumps, shoes, spare parts for farming machines, various engineering tools, and wheelchairs.
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