At the end of 2022, the total area of protected natural areas in the republic amounted to 4,472.5 thousand hectares.
Analyzing this indicator by regions, it should be noted that 64.2% of the total area falls on the Republic of Karakalpakstan, 16.4% - on Navoi, 14.4% - on Tashkent and 1.9% - on Kashkadarya regions.
