DEVELOPMENT OF ECOTOURISM MAPS BASED ON GIS AND REMOTE SENSING DATA IN THE CASE OF THE JIZZAKH REGION, UZBEKISTAN
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This study examines the potential of applying Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) technologies to identify, assess, and map ecotourism resources in the Jizzakh region of Uzbekistan. Using Sentinel-2 satellite imagery, Digital Elevation Model (DEM) data, and OpenStreetMap resources, natural areas with high ecotourism potential were identified and analyzed in relation to their landscape, climatic, and vegetation characteristics. As a result, an integrated GIS–RS-based cartographic model was developed to support sustainable ecotourism development in the region.
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