General Information Uzbekistan
| Geography Uzbekistan | | | Natural Conditions | | | Population Uzbekistan |
| Samarkand | | | Bukhara | | | Khiva |
| Shakhrisabz | | | Tashkent | | | Termez |
Geography
The Republic of Uzbekistan occupies the territory of 447 thousand sq.kilometres and is situated in Central Asia between the Amu-Darya and Sir-Darya rivers. It borders on Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tadjikistan, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.
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Natural conditions
Uzbekistan is characterized by arid and sharply continental climate and a quick change from unstable winter to warm rainy spring, from damp and short spring to dry summer, from warm autumn to winter.
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Population
The population of Uzbekistan is 22 million. 129 nations and nationalities live here: Uzbeks (71%), Russians (8%), Tadjiks (5%), Kazakhs (4%), Tatars (2%), Kara-kalpaks (2%) and many others. And more
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17th century onwards Mawarannahr experienced deep social and economic decay. However, during this time people like Makhmudi Azim, Karabaghi, Abdulgizkhon, Turdi, Mashrab, Nodira, Uvaisiy, Gulkhani ... And more
Samarkand
It is power of attraction is magnificent. It took 500 years to grow from a small village situated on the Siab river bank to a city with high and mighty walls, breathtaking temples and numerous workshops. And more
Bukhara
the most ancient of Bukhara'^ monuments and, perhaps the most beautiful, is the Ismail Samani mausoleum dating to the beginning of the 9th or 10th century. Its sweet harmony and originality is astonishing. And more
Khiva
A city and a museum in one. Its inner and oldest section called the Ichan-Kala, was built over centuries. High minarets, domes and portals tower above the whole city. The most ancient part of Ichan-Kala is a fortress of Kuna-Ark. And more
Shakhrisabz
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he Ak-Sarai palace was erected in 1380 after the fourth Khorezm campaign. The surviving part of the portal is evidence of the scale of construction and complicated decor.
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Termez
Termez the Khakim Termezi complex located in the old Termez town was built during the llth-15th centuries and took it's beginnings from the mausoleum of a famous theologian of the 9th century... And more
Tashkent
Tashkent in centuries past, the present capital of Uzbekistan was called Chach, Shash, Binkent and finally Tashkent at various times.Each of the names is a part of the city's history. Among the memorials still standing in Tashkent is the Khast-Imam structure... And more
The Ferghana Valley
Ferghana Valley the Khudjamni-Kabri mausoleum (late 18th century) s remarkable for its marvellous decor reviving the technique of carved non-glazed and partially glazed terracotta. The largest historical monument of Kokand is the Urda Khudoyar khan's palace. Its main front facing the parade ground is elaborately adorned with motley tile ornaments. The palace interior is ingeniously completed with a decorated alabaster ceiling, fretted doors and gratings, carved alabaster panels and polychrome paintings. The main Friday mosque of Kokand is the Djuma mosque famed for its rich palette and various patterns of skillfully painted ceilings


