At the heart of Central Asia, Uzbekistan stretches from the Aral Sea to the Pamir Mountains, from the valley of the Amu Darya to the Syr Darya. Its territory has always excited envy in people. It was under the yoke of Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, Tamerlane and the Tsar's Empire, and later it was a part of the USSR. Now it is independent and open to the world. And the world rushes here ... It is understood! Uzbekistan has a considerable architectural heritage. Visit Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, the ancient cities along the Silk Road, they will enchant you with their beauty. Their mosques, minarets, mausoleums, domes reflect the thousand -year Islamic architecture. There you will see turquoise color, carved marble, clay, blue and gold faience mosaic. You will also discover the wilds of Uzbekistan. Its desert with interspersed oases will let you share the daily life of nomadic tribes. This is an opportunity to experience the Uzbeks' hospitality and sleep in a yurt. Follow the footsteps of Marco Polo, Uzbekistan is waiting for you.
Borders: Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan
Area: 447 400 sq km,
Population: 28 128 600 inhabitants,
Demonym: Uzbek,
Official language: Uzbek,
Religions: Muslim, Russian Orthodox Christian minority,
Capital: Tashkent
Major cities: Namangan, Andijon, Samarkand, Bukhara, Nukus,
Currency: Uzbekistan som (UZS)
Climate: Continental. Hot summers, cold winters. Spring (April-June) and autumn (late August - early November) are very nice.
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