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___ UzbekistanA virtual guide to Uzbekistan. Get an overview of Uzbekistan's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and its government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, this page offers maps, statistics, weather information, and links to sources that provide you with information about this Central Asian nation, e.g.: official web sites of Uzbekistan, addresses of Uzbekistan's and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, local news, city- and country guides with travel and tourism information about accomodation, tourist attractions, events and more. |
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Uzbekistan - Ozbekiston |
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 Flag of Uzbekistan Background: Russia conquered Uzbekistan in the late 19th century. Stiff resistance to the Red Army after World War I was eventually suppressed and a socialist republic set up in 1925. During the Soviet era, intensive production of "white gold" (cotton) and grain led to overuse of agrochemicals and the depletion of water supplies, which have left the land poisoned and the Aral Sea and certain rivers half dry. Independent since 1991, the country seeks to gradually lessen its dependence on agriculture while developing its mineral and petroleum reserves. Current concerns include insurgency by Islamic militants based in Tajikistan and Afghanistan, a non-convertible currency, and the curtailment of human rights and democratization. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan |
 Official Name: Ozbekiston Respublikasi short form: Ozbekiston int'l long form: Republic of Uzbekistan int'l short form: Uzbekistan former: Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic ISO Country Code: uz Capital City: Tashkent (pop. 2.5 million) Other Cities: Samarkand (500 000); Bukhara (350 000); Khiva, Shahrisabz, Kokand, Termez. Government: Type: Republic; authoritarian presidential rule, with little power outside the executive branch. Independence: 1 September 1991 (from the USSR). Constitution: 8 December 1992. Geography: Location: Central Asia, landlocked country north of Afghanistan. Area: 447 400 sq. km., (172 742 sq. mi.) Terrain: Mostly plains, intensely irrigated river valleys along Amu Darya and Syr Darya; shrinking Aral Sea; In the east and northeast of the country are situated spurs of Tien-Shan and the Pamirs. Highest point: Adelunga Toghi 4 301 m. Climate: Desert-continental; long, hot summers, mild winters; semiarid grassland in east. People: Nationality: Uzbek, Uzbekistani. Population : 27 million Ethnic groups: Uzbek 80%, Russian 5.5%, Tajik 5%, Kazakh 3%, Karakalpak 2.5%, Tatar 1.5%, other 2.5%. Religions: Muslim 88% (Sunni), Eastern Orthodox 9%, other 3%. Languages: Uzbek (Turkic tongue) 74%, Russian 14%, Tajik 4.5%, other 7%. Literacy: 97-99% Natural resources: Gold, uranium, copper, natural gas, tungsten, potassium salts, phosphorus and kaolin. Agriculture products: Cotton, fourth-largest producer worldwide; vegetables, fruits, grain, livestock. Industries: Textiles, food processing, machine building, metallurgy, natural gas. Exports partners: Russia 23.9%, Poland 11.8%, China 10.5%, Turkey 7.5%, Kazakhstan 6%, Ukraine 4.7%, Bangladesh 4.4% (2006) Imports partners: Russia 27.8%, South Korea 15.6%, China 10.4%, Kazakhstan 7.3%, Germany 7.1%, Ukraine 4.8%, Turkey 4.5% (2006) Currency: Uzbekistani Soum (UZS) |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of UzbekistanGovernment of UzbekistanPortal of the State Authority of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Official website of the ministry. Diplomatic Missions Consulate General of the Republic of Uzbekistan Web site of the Consulate General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in New York. Embassy of Uzbekistan in the US Washington D.C. Uzbekistan's Diplomatic Missions abroad. Address list of Uzbek Diplomatic Missions. MapsMap of UzbekistanPolitical Map of Uzbekistan.  Google
Earth UzbekistanZoomable satellite view of Uzbekistan. Google
Earth TashkentZoomable satellite view of Uzbekistan's capital city. Google
Earth SamarkandZoomable satellite view of Uzbekistan's second-largest city. Caucasus and Central Asia Map Reference map of Central Asia and the Caucasus region. Map of AsiaReference Map of Asia.  Kukeldash Madrassah, Tashkent |
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NewsUzAUzbekistan's National News Agency Jahon Information Agency "Jahon" of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Narodnoye Slovo Daily news (in Russian). Pravda Vostoka Daily news (in Russian). Hurriyat Independent weekly. Uzbekistan Today Official news. The Uzbekistan Report News Analysis, Business. International news sources Uzbekistan News Daily national and international news. Yahoo News Uzbekistan TV/Radio National Television and Radio Company Radio Oriat Local Uzbek radio station. O’zbegim Taronasi Tashkent radio station. Radio Grand Tashkent's first private FM station. |
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Arts & CultureArt and Craft of UzbekistanSite about Uzbekistan's art and artistic handicrafts. Gulya Gromova Site of a talented Uzbek painter. Human Wear Art gallery “Human wear” a designer-led company from Uzbekistan. Silk Road Dance Company Uzbek dance company with traditional and fusion dances from the Middle East and Central Asia. |
 City of Khiva (Hiva) © Uzbektourism |
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Business & EconomyCentral BankThe Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Uzbek National Bank National Bank for Foreign Economic Activity of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Uzinfoinvest Newly established agency of the Ministry of Foreign Economic Relations. Uzbekistan Development Gateway (UzDG) Official web site of UzDG, which aim is to facilitate sustainable development of Uzbekistan. UzReport A Business Information Portal. __ Transportation Airline Uzbekistan Airways Tashkent based airline, flights within the CIS, plus destinations in Europe, Middle East, the US and Asia. |
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Destination Uzbekistan - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Uzbekistan:Tashkent, Samarkand, Shakhrisabz, Bukhara, Khiva, Fergana Valley, the Great Silk Road. Find accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, tours and much more by following the links below. Uzbektourism Official website for tourism in Uzbekistan. Visit-Uzbekistan.com Site with comprehensive information about Uzbekistan. Hotels NEW Hotels in Uzbekistan Find a Hotel in Uzbekistan. |
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EducationAcademy of Sciences of UzbekistanFerghana State University Educational institution of Ferghana region. National University of Uzbekistan Official web site of the university (in Uzbek) Samarkand State University Official web site of Samarkand State University. Tashkent Islamic University Founded in 1999. University of World Economy and Diplomacy Educational institution of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs . List of Uzbek Universities Address list of Uzbek Universities. |
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Environment & NatureEnvironment - current issues:Shrinkage of the Aral Sea is resulting in growing concentrations of chemical pesticides and natural salts; these substances are then blown from the increasingly exposed lake bed and contribute to desertification. Water pollution from industrial wastes and the heavy use of fertilizers and pesticides is the cause of many human health disorders. Increasing soil salination; soil contamination from buried nuclear processing and agricultural chemicals, including DDT. Central Asia-Caucasus Institute Analyst The Institute provides information about environmental issues and civil society groups in Uzbekistan. UNDP Uzbekistan Official web site of the United Nations Development Programme Country Office in Uzbekistan. |
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HistoryHistory of UzbekistanWikipedia entry about the History of Uzbekistan. |
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SearchSearch UzbekistanUzbekistan Internet Directory. Additional Information about UzbekistanBBC News Country Profile: UzbekistanOpen Directory: Uzbekistan REENIC Local Navigator Uzbekistan Wikipedia: Uzbekistan The World Factbook -- Uzbekistan |
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