UZBEKISTAN –PEARL OF EAST
Since the ancient times till the present day Uzbekistan has
always been a place of discovery for travelers. Today Uzbekistan invites guests
too visit its ancient monuments and cities on the Great Silk Road and to feel
the ancient atmostphere. Uzbekistan contains all the most famous historical
cities of Central Asia; Samarkand ,Bukhara ,Khiva and Kokand.
With its nature ,rich spiritual heritage , history , ancient
culture and art, generous and hospitable people,Uzbekistan has always attracted
the attention of foreign tourists. Consistent work in dynamic development of
tourism and peaceful and prosperous life are an important factor in expanding
the flow of foreign visitors to Uzbekistan. In addition to beautiful landscapes
and rich history of Uzbekistan,it is also the world’s fourth largest cotton
nation, world’s seventh-largest gold producer and harbours significant reserves
of oil and natural gas, as well as uranium,silver , copper , zinc ,coal and
lead.
Today Central Asia comprises 5 independent republics,
Kazakhsta,, Kyrgyzstan ,Uzbekistan,
Turkmenistan and Tajikistan.
LOCATION OF UZBEKISTAN
The Republic of Uzbekistan is situated in the central part
of Central Asia between 2 rivers: the Amudarya and Syrdarya.The Turan Lowland
lies to the northwest and the Tien-Shan
and Pamir Alay mountain ridges are located in the southeast of the
territory.The Kyzal-Kum Desert defines the Northern part of the country ,
Uzbekistan borders Turmenistan,
Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan.
GEOGRAPHY
The physical environment of Uzbekistan is diverse, ranging
from the flat, desert topography that comprises almost 80%of the country’s
territory to mountain peaks in the east reaching about 4500 meters above sea
level. Located in the heart of central Asia, Uzbekistan occupies more than
447000 square kilometres, measuring 925km from North to South and 1400 km from
West to East. Along the borders on each of the former Soviet Asian Republic
which is Kazakhstan 2203 km, Tajikistan 1161km, Kyrgyzstan 1099 km and
Turkmenistan 1621km and in the south on Afghanistan 137km.
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