Uzbekistan and China are working together to jointly establish a Special Economic Zone in the region.

The China Development Bank will provide a $50 million loan to finance several of the joint projects in the construction, agro-industrial and mechanical engineering sectors.

The Zaamin National Park, formerly Guralash Reserve, on the western slopes of the Turkestan Range and known for its unique fauna and flora, is also within the region.

Wildlife is extremely rich here; in spring and in summer, alpine meadows are with a multitude of colors: bright-red tulips and snow-white acacias.

High in the mountains, in the upper part of the Guralashsoy gorge, is a nesting-place of black storks.

Early in the spring when the Arnasoy depression is flooded, flocks of ducks, wild geese, pelicans and grey herons are found here.

[citation needed] By district, the highest population growth rate is for the corresponding period of 2017: 15.8% in Sh.