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Central Asia

Uzbekistan was a former republic of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Together with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan it forms a region known as Central Asia.

Countries neighbouring Uzbekistan are: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.

Weather in Uzbekistan

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The Uzbeks

The Uzbeks are a Turkic-speaking people with an Islamic ancestry.

They seem to spend plenty of time in tea houses clutching little birds in their strong, sun- weathered hands.

Education in Uzbekistan:
Uzbekistan is the state of youth. Children, teenagers and young people under the age of 25 comprise approximately 60% of the total population.

Maps of Uzbekistan:
Handy maps of the main cities in Uzbekistan.

Tashkent

The capital of Uzbekistan, which suffered a major earthquake in 1966, was the largest city of Soviet Central Asia; and it shows.

The Russians built up Tashkent around the old city, and many Russians still live here.

Malika Tashkent Hotel:
Located 10 minutes drive from Tashkent International Airport, the 27 beautifully designed rooms provide guests with the atmosphere and warmth of eastern hospitality.

Tashkent:
The Stone Fortress.

The real reason to go to Tashkent would be to venture on to Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva.

Bukhara

Considered a museum in and of itself, Bukhara has more than 140 architectural monuments, dating back to the Middle Ages.

Lyabi House:
Located in the heart of Bukhara and within walking distance from the ancient Labi Hauz complex, this family run bed and breakfast type hotel offers comfortable accommodation in national style. Also arranges camel rides and tours of Bukhara and other ancient cities of Uzbekistan.

Khiva

Khiva is divided into the inner town, Ishan-Kala, where about 60 historical monuments are located and Dishan-Kala, the outer town, where citizens of Khiva live and work.

Malika Khiva Hotel:
Situated near the main Ata Darvaza gates of Ichan Kala, the Malika Khiva is a modern hotel built and furnished in traditional style. The elegant banqueting hall also serves tasty, authentic Khorezmian food.

Samarkand

Malika Samarkand Hotel:
Located within easy walking distance of the main historical sites of Samarkand, the hotel's charm lies in its traditional woodwork design. To add to the oriental flavour, authentic Uzbek cuisine is also prepared in the hotel's Shakherezada restaurant.

Travel to Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan Airways:
Information about free seats, tariffs, discounts and schedule.

Uzbekistan Embassy and Visas:
In general all foreign nationals are required to obtain a visa to enter Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan Travel Guides

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