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Uchqŭrghon hydroelectric station

power plant, Kyrgyzstan

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The Uchqurghon hydroelectric station is located on the Naryn River in Kyrgyzstan. This station, along with the Toktogul hydroelectric station, helps regulate the Naryn River's flow, which is crucial for increasing irrigation in the region. Kyrgyzstan relies heavily on hydroelectric power, with it providing over three-fourths of the country's electricity. The Naryn River itself is a significant water source, forming the Syr Darya River after merging with the Karadarya in the Fergana Valley. The Syr Darya River is utilized for irrigation, with cotton being a primary crop in its middle course.123

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