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UZ Flag  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

World Region: Asia
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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
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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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