 Uzbekistan — (ŏŏz bek´ə stan) |
About The People
Did You Know... In 2002 it was reported that Russian and Uzbek archaeologists discovered a »» More
Eating & Recipes... Every guest takes his turn as toast master. The toast master stands up, his »» More
In Their Language... Close friends or family members of the same sex will often greet each »» More
Fashion... Western style clothing is worn and by many combined with the traditional Uz »» More
Socializing... The Uzbeks have a strong sense of duty to the elderly. Children are taught »» More
Family... Many household include more than one generation and it is customary for the »» More
Sports & Recreation... Soccer is the most popular sport. Kyrash, a type of wrestling is enjoy »» More
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Uzbekistan History
Located in the heart of Central Asia between the Amu Darya and Syr
Darya Rivers, Uzbekistan has a long and interesting heritage. The
leading cities of the famous Silk Road--Samarkand, Bukhara, and
Khiva--are located in Uzbekistan, and many well-known conquerors passed
through the land. Alexander »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Tashkent
Population: 27,865,738
GDP: $77,550,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 447,400 (sq km) 172,741 (sq mi)
Currency: Uzbekistani sum
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