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Introduction to Uzbekistan among the five Central Asian countries

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Introduction to Uzbekistan among the five Central Asian countries

Uzbek architectural style

The Republic of Uzbekistan, abbreviated as Uzbekistan, is a landlocked country located in Central Asia, one of the two doubly landlocked countries in the world, with a population of about 36 million, more than 130 ethnic groups, and about 84% Uzbeks. The country covers an area of about 450,000 square kilometers, and the capital is Tashkent, which is divided into 1 republic, 12 oblasts and 1 municipality.

Introduction to Uzbekistan among the five Central Asian countries

Photos of the landscape of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is a "double landlocked country" located in the heart of Central Asia, with no access to the sea for itself or its five neighboring countries. It borders Kazakhstan to the north and northeast, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to the east and southeast, Turkmenistan to the west and Afghanistan to the south. In 1924, the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic was established and became one of the republics of the Soviet Union. Independence was declared on 31 August 1991.

Introduction to Uzbekistan among the five Central Asian countries

Double landlocked country

The eastern part of Uzbekistan is mountainous about 1/3 of the country's land area, and the central and western parts are plains, basins and deserts, accounting for about 2/3 of the country's land area. Uzbekistan is rich in resources, with mineral reserves worth a total of about $3.5 trillion. In 2020, Uzbekistan's GDP was about $60 billion, and its per capita GDP was about $1,700. Uzbekistan is rich in natural resources and is one of the strongest countries in the CIS, second to Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan. Uzbekistan is the world's 6th largest cotton producer and 2nd largest cotton exporter, Uzbekistan is the world's 7th largest gold producer and 11th largest natural gas extractor, and is also an important producer of coal, copper, oil, silver and uranium in the region.

Introduction to Uzbekistan among the five Central Asian countries

Uzbekistan is rich in products

Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, covers an area of 334 square kilometers and is its political, economic, financial, commercial, cultural, educational and transportation center. Uzbek people have a soft spot for pilaf, which is the most important national food for festivals, weddings, and hospitality, and every family has a heavy iron pot for pilaf.

Introduction to Uzbekistan among the five Central Asian countries

Uzbek pilaf

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