Fars Int J Edu Soc Sci Hum 10(12); 2022; 189 Publishing centre of Finland Volume-10| Issue-12| 2022 Research Article ECOTOURISM RESOURCES OF JIZZAK REGION https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7423928 Mirzaeva Aziza Mirzaevaa83@gmail.com Jizzakh State Pedagogical University is a teacher of the Department of Geography and Basics of Economic Knowledge. The city of Jizzakh. Republic of Uzbekistan. Abstract: This article provides information about ecological tourism resources of Jizzakh region, ecological resources, ecological tourism opportunities in the region are researched with the help of concrete examples. Keywords: ecotourism, ecological resource, recreation, nature reserve, places of pilgrimage. Received: 10-12-2022 Accepted: 11-12-2022 Published: 22-12-2022 About: FARS Publishers has been established with the aim of spreading quality scientific information to the research community throughout the universe. Open Access process eliminates the barriers associated with the older publication models, thus matching up with the rapidity of the twenty-first century. Uzbekistan is one of the countries rich in tourism resources. Among the types of tourism, ecological tourism is a type of tourism that is developing rapidly and has great potential in our country. Therefore, serious attention is paid to this type of tourism in the republic. Ecological tourism is a promising new segment in the tourism industry of our country, which has the opportunity to become one of the leading sectors of our economy. The development of ecotourism, in turn, serves to develop the environmental protection system, preserve and protect biological diversity and unique natural areas, and increase the income of local residents. At the same time, it provides comprehensive support to the regional economy and is a promising market for investment projects. That is why it is necessary to study socio-economic and natural-geographical factors in the use of nature and its resources in tourism. In the development of ecological tourism in Jizzakh region, first of all, it is necessary to make a deep analysis of the natural and geographical conditions of the region in order to register and describe the resources of tourism types. Jizzakh region is located in the central part of Uzbekistan, at the crossroads of highways. The convenient geographical location of the region, favorable natural conditions, the presence of large water bodies, the uniqueness of the climate, a unique network of protected natural areas and unique landscapes open wide opportunities for the development and popularization of ecological tourism in the region. It should be noted that the region has not yet fully utilized all the opportunities to develop this field of tourism and turn it into a leading sector. To