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Uzbekistan

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Uzbekistan, in the ancient cradle between the Amu-Darya and Syr-Darya rivers, is the most historically fascinating of the Central Asian republics. Within it are some of the oldest towns in the world, some of the Silk Road's main centers and most of the region's architectural splendors.

Uzbekistan occupies the heartland of Central Asia, sharing a border with all the other 'Stans', which is one of the reasons why it considers itself the most important of the former Soviet Central Asian republics, and why it is increasingly fulfilling the role of regional gendarme.

It's incredibly frustrating for travellers that the republic with arguably the most to offer has the worst attitude towards visitors. Politically the old USSR is alive and kicking here, and for individuals not under the wing of the state travel conglomerate, Uzbek tourism, travel tends to be an endless series of petty bureaucratic irritations and official hassles. Uzbekistan's government likes its foreign visitors in pre-programmed, obedient pods; independent travellers can expect to be on the receiving end of unwelcome official attention.

Country Fact

UZBEKISTAN Map
	Country Fact*:
	Full country name: Republic of Uzbekistan Area: 447,400 sq km (172,700 sq mi) Population: 26,410,416 Capital city: Tashkent (pop 2.1 million) People: 80% Uzbek, 5.5% Russian, 5% Tajik, 3% Kazakh, 2.5% Karakalpak, 1.5% Tatar Language: Uzbek 74.3%, Russian 14.2%, Tajik 4.4%, other 7.1% Religion: 88% Muslim (mostly Sunnis), 9% Eastern Orthodox Government: Republic Business Hours: Generally business hours Mon-Fri 09.00-18.00 Major industries: Textiles, food processing, machine building, metallurgy, natural gas, cotton, vegetables, fruits, grain, livestock Major trading partners: Russia, Ukraine, Europe, CIS, Czech Republic, Turkey, Japan, China, South Korea Internet domain: .uz International dialling code : +998

Event

Calendar of Events*:

January:
1st - New Year's Day
February:
Kurban Khait (Feast of the Sacrifice)
March:
8th - International Women's Day
20th - Navrus (two days)
May:
1st - Labour Day
9th - Day of Memory and Respect
Prophet's Birthday
September :
1st - Independence Day
November:
18th - Flag Day
Ramadan Khait (End of Ramadan)
December:
8th - Constitution Day

*information is subject to change. For further update please these websites:www.bbc.com, www.cia.gov, www.uzbekgifts.com

Major Tourist Cities

TASHKENT

Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, has a population of more than 2.3 million people and is a city with two thousand years of history. It lies on the northern part of the Great Silk Route.

During the middle Ages, Tashkent had become the center of an agriculture oasis, a town of handicrafts and arts, and a mighty fortress on the northern border against nomadic tribes.

After the terrible earthquake of 1966, the town was practically ruined. Tashkent again rose from its ashes and became one of the most beautiful towns in Central Asia and one of the largest cultural, scientific and industrial centers.

Tashkent is a greenest town of Central Asia with lots of parks, fountains and multicolored bazaars. The lines of the Tashkent metro - the only metro in Central Asia - stretch 47 kilometers, and the design of the stations is considered to be among the most beautiful in the world. Quite a number of international meetings, symposiums, congresses, and film festivals are held in Tashkent on a regular basis. Tashkent is the sister city to 10 cities of the world, such as Seattle, Scople, Karachi, and Pattiaia. Tashkent is the international air gate of Uzbekistan and Central Asia and is connected with direct flights to more than 15 countries of the world. The flagship air carrier is Uzbekistan Airways.


Local Travel Agent(s):

	Sitara International Travel
	Address: Dom 45, Office 42 Usmon Nosyr Street, Tashkent 700100 Uzbekistan Phone: +998 71 255 3504, 152 7109 Fax: +998 71 120 6500

Tashkent City Map

Population: 24.8 million
Country: Uzbekistan
Main language: Uzbek and Russian
Time: GMT/UTC +5
Telephone Area Code: 071