Uzbekistan

1. Uzbekistan (U.S. pronunciation: ⁱ/ʊz.ˈbɛk.ɪ.ˌstæn/, U.K. pronunciation: ⁱ/ʊz.ˌbɛk.ɪ.ˈstɑːn/), officially the Republic of Uzbekistan (Uzbek: O‘zbekiston Respublikasi, Ўзбекистон Республикаси) is the only doubly landlocked country in Central Asia and one of only two such countries worldwide. It shares borders with Kazakhstan to the west and to the north, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistanto the east, and Afghanistan and Turkmenistan to the south. Before 1991, it was part of the Soviet Union.Once part of the Persian Samanid and later Timurid empires, the region was conquered in the early 16th century by nomads who spoke an Eastern Turkic language. Most of Uzbekistan’s population today belong to the Uzbek ethnic group and speak the Uzbek language, one of the family of Turkic languages. Uzbekistan was incorporated into the Russian Empire in the 19th century, and in 1924 became a constituent republic of the Soviet Union, known as the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic (Uzbek SSR). It became independent on 31 August 1991 (officially, from the following day).Uzbekistan's economy relies mainly on commodity production, including cotton, gold, uranium, and natural gas. Despite the declared objective of transition to a market economy, Uzbekistan continues to maintain rigid economic controls, which act to deter foreign investment. The policy of gradual, strictly controlled transition to the market economy has nevertheless produced beneficial results in the form of economic recovery after 1995. Uzbekistan's domestic policies on human rights and individual freedoms have been criticised by some international organizations.

2. Places to Visit in Uzbekistan

   = SAMARKAND
   
   
   
   
   
   

Samarkand is the capital of the Samarkand Province of Uzbekistan. The city is famous for its central location on the Asian Silk Road between China and other western countries. With a population of over 400,000 permanent residents, Samarkand is the second largest city in the country and a listed World Heritage Site.

The climate of Samarkand is continental in nature with dry, hot summers and cold winters. July is the hottest month whereas January is the coldest. Occasional snowfall is experienced in the city. The best time to visit the city is either in spring or in autumn.

Historically, Samarkand is about 2,500 years old and is regarded as one of the oldest cities in the world. Today, Samarkand is a rapidly developing city with tourism as the main component of its economy.

  = Tashkent

 

Tashkent, capital and largest city of Uzbekistan, is located in the foothills of the Tian Shan, in a great oasis along the Chirchik River and on the Trans-Caspian RR.
Before of her actual name, which in Turkoman language means "Stone City", Tashkent was called Chach, Shash, Binkent at various times.
Tashkent is about 2000 years old and it has passed all the way from the small ancient settlement to the one of todays biggest Asian cities. 
Tashkent was ruled by Arabs in the 7th century A.D. and then passed to the Turkish shahs of Khwarazm in the 12th century.
In 1865 it was annexed by Russia and in 1930 it replaced Samarkand as the capital of the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic.
At present, Tashkent is the political, cultural, scientific and industrial centre of Uzbekistan and at the same time one of the most attractive Oriental cities.
Its architecture is unique with many trade buildings belonging to different periods and styles. Unfortunately, only a small part of its wonderful architectural past is preserved, due to the destruction of many religious buildings after the revolution of 1917 and a terrible earthquake in 1966.

=BUKHARA

Bukhara, the capital of the Bukhara Province, is the fifth largest city inUzbekistan. Apart from being rich in its culture and architecture, Bukhara is a major industrial centre. It is home to a population of over 250,000 inhabitants.

The continental climate of Bukhara is characterised by hot summers and cool, wet winters. Summers and winters occasionally witness extreme temperatures. Sufficient rainfall is received throughout the city with most of it concentrated in winters.

The city was founded in 500 BC and has been a major trade centre of the Iranian civilization. Today, the city’s economy is based on agriculture, handicrafts, textiles, jewellery, rugs and natural gas.

=KHIVA

Khiva lies in the Khozem Province of Uzbekistan.

The early settlers sin this city were from Iran and spoke eastern Iranian language known as Khwarezmian. The city recorded its Muslim travelers in 10th century, during 17th century the city was the capital of the Khanate Khiva and ruled over the branch of Astrakhans.

The town is divided into two parts  the outer town is known as Dichan kala that was formerly secured by a wall with 11 gates. The other port of town is Itchan kala an dis encircled by brick walls and the foundations were laid in the 10th century.

People over here are quite generous and can and tetras every visitor with a warm hospitality.

The climate of this place is quite moderate and can be visited at any time of the year. Visiting this place is worthwhile and will make the journey whether a leisure vacation or a business trip a memorable one.

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