This article explores the history of the formation and development of natural sciences in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, with particular emphasis on biology, geography, and ecology. The study highlights the unique socio-cultural and environmental factors that influenced the emergence of scientific thought in the region. Special attention is given to the evolution of educational and research institutions, the contribution of local scholars, and the integration of modern scientific achievements. The analysis demonstrates how Karakalpakstan, despite its challenging natural and climatic conditions, has developed a distinctive scientific tradition that contributes to both national and global scientific discourse.  

Karakalpakstan, natural sciences, history of science

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