Kitab State Geological Reserve

Kitab State Geological Reserve is located in the Kashkadarya region of Uzbekistan, on an area of 3,938 hectares. This reserve differs from other protected areas of Uzbekistan, as it contains unique geological formations and is subordinated to the State Committee of Geology of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

In addition to its geological significance, the reserve is of great interest for the preservation of local flora and fauna. Streams flowing through the reserve feed on both melt snow drains from the slopes of the Zaravshan ridge, and rain and groundwater. The climate in the reserve area is subtropical. Most of the precipitation usually falls in the spring. The whole summer period is characterized by elevated temperatures. In winter, snow cover can exceed 1 meter.

The fauna is represented by 168 species of animals, and the flora has 798 species growing in the reserve.