LANGUAGE
Most common language spoken is Uzbek, but Russian is a
widely spoken native or second language particularly in large cities. In
different regions of Uzbekistan, other languages are also widely spoken such as
Tajik in Samarkand and Bukhara. Individuals speaking in more than 1 language
are common in large cities and in ethnically diverse areas.
Uzbekistan has a great number of sunny days. Tourist’s
season in Uzbekistan falls on spring months that are March, April and May, the
second half is in August, September and October. Winter month’s temperatures
ranges from -10 degree Celsius and -30 degree Celsius and are suitable for the
lovers of mountains and winter sports such as skiing. The average annual
temperature is approximately 13 degree Celsius.
RELIGIOUS
Predominantly 85% o Uzbeks are Muslims and approximately 15%
are worshippers of other religious ( Orthodoxes, Catholics, Jews and etc: there
are about 16 confessions). Although constitutionally allowing rights to freedom
of religion .Uzbekistan maintains a ban
on all religious activities not approved by the state.
UZBEKISTAN CURRENCY: SOM
The first banknotes were issued by the State Bank of
Uzbekistan in 1993.All of the denominations share the same designs:the Coat of
arms of Uzbekistan on the front and the Medressa on Reghistan Square in
Samrkand.The second and current series, issued by Central Bank of the Republic
of Uzzbekistan, were released in 1994 in
denominations of 1,3,5,10,25,50 and 100 som. A 200 som banknote was issued in
1997, the 500 som in 1999 ,the 1000 som in 2001 and the 5000 in som banknotes
was issued on 1 July 2013.
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