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Uzbekistan

History

Shaybanid Uzbeks took Samarkand and Bukhara from the Timurids.
The emirate of Bukhara fell to the Red Army and became a Soviet republic.
Uzbek SSR placed the territory inside the Soviet administrative system.
Uzbekistan became independent from the Soviet Union, marking a key step in modern statehood.
Uzbekistan's sovereignty gained formal recognition.
The current constitution came into force, setting the basic framework for today's Uzbekistan.
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CapitalTashkent
Population37.9M
Area448,978 km2
CurrencyUzbekistani soʻm

Short facts

RegionCentral Asia
LanguageRussian, Uzbek
Time zoneUZT (UTC+5)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Samarkand: Tamerlane's jewel on the Silk Road, with the Registan square of brilliant tiled madrasas.
  • Bukhara: Ancient holy city of 140 mosques and the Ark fortress, frozen in Silk Road splendour.
  • Khiva: Walled inner city of Itchan Kala, a UNESCO living museum of Islamic architecture.

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Planning questions

What is Uzbekistan known for?Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva.
What is the capital?Tashkent.
Which language is useful?Russian, Uzbek.
When is the national day?1 September.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

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Known for

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