Zaamin National park is a tourism zone which is an ecologically pure region. Located on an territory of Zaamin State Reserve in the Jizzakh Region of Uzbekistan on the tourist route between Samarkand and Tashkent , it has preserved its original appearance and has unique flora and fauna . From history it is known that Zaamin was a part of one of the most ancient regions in Central Asia: Ustrushana, surrounded by ancient regions : Sogd , Bactria, Ferghana and Chach. also, according to archaeological sources, the age of Zaamin exceeds two thousand years old ( 2nd -1st centuries BC) because during excavations, archaeologists found remains of a settlements aged more than 2500 years.
Zaamin means " agricultural land" in Persian and Tajik, because even in ancient times it was recognized for its fertile soil. The State Reserve is located on the area of 24110 hectares with unique landscape of a distinct mountain range, descending from east to west and covering the middle and high ridge at the altitude from 1760 to 3500 meters above sea level.
Today , Zaamin is the green area of nature reserve , a habitat of various species of birds. In the depths of pine forests, you can find rare birds as a ring dove, bunting , turtle dove, blackbird , Turkestan owl and Turkestan starling. Other than that, you can also find an unusual bird: white - winged grosbeak , with black , yellow and green feathering, which eats conifer seeds that are scattered in the conifer or archa forests. Permanent inhabitants of Zaamin highlands are Turkestan Lynx, black stork , Central Asian Ibex and white clawed bear . The uncommon flora of Zaamin , named as " Uzbek Switzerland" , deserves a special attention as well because of its beauty. Here more than 880 species of plants live and dozens of them are endemic.
In addition to unique nature, Zaamin National Park has rich recreational resources. The park is an ideal place for ecotourism and Zaamin mountains are a candidate to the UNESCO list of Natural World Heritage. Zaamin Nature Reserve is especially beautiful in the spring and autumn. During these seasons, the nature of the park is variegated in bright colours of yellow , orange and red and mountain air provides pleasant freshness for the visitors. Unique feature of this national protected zone makes Zaamin an ideal place for active tourism and resort like recreation.
Zaamin means " agricultural land" in Persian and Tajik, because even in ancient times it was recognized for its fertile soil. The State Reserve is located on the area of 24110 hectares with unique landscape of a distinct mountain range, descending from east to west and covering the middle and high ridge at the altitude from 1760 to 3500 meters above sea level.
Today , Zaamin is the green area of nature reserve , a habitat of various species of birds. In the depths of pine forests, you can find rare birds as a ring dove, bunting , turtle dove, blackbird , Turkestan owl and Turkestan starling. Other than that, you can also find an unusual bird: white - winged grosbeak , with black , yellow and green feathering, which eats conifer seeds that are scattered in the conifer or archa forests. Permanent inhabitants of Zaamin highlands are Turkestan Lynx, black stork , Central Asian Ibex and white clawed bear . The uncommon flora of Zaamin , named as " Uzbek Switzerland" , deserves a special attention as well because of its beauty. Here more than 880 species of plants live and dozens of them are endemic.
In addition to unique nature, Zaamin National Park has rich recreational resources. The park is an ideal place for ecotourism and Zaamin mountains are a candidate to the UNESCO list of Natural World Heritage. Zaamin Nature Reserve is especially beautiful in the spring and autumn. During these seasons, the nature of the park is variegated in bright colours of yellow , orange and red and mountain air provides pleasant freshness for the visitors. Unique feature of this national protected zone makes Zaamin an ideal place for active tourism and resort like recreation.
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