1. 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 one language are common in large cities and in ethically diverse areas. However , with Uzbekistan's present policy of moving towards the West , the knowledge of English has become increasingly common.
2. WEATHER
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 to 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.
3. POLITICAL SYSTEM
Under the 1992 Constitution, Uzbekistan is a secular and democratic country. Political system of the Republic is parliamentary democracy with a legislative organ Oliy Majlis ( Supreme Council) , executive body ( government ) and legal proceeding system.The head of executive power is President, directly elected to a seven year term. Executive power rests with the President. The President appoints a Cabinet of Ministers with the approval of the legislature . The Cabinet of Ministers carries the day- to day running of the country. The President also appoints regional governors.
4. 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 446,400 square kilometers, measuring 925 km 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 1161 km, Kyrgyzstan 1099 km and Turkmenistan 1621 km and in south - on Afghanistan 137 km.
5. RELIGIONS
Predominantly 85% of Uzbeks are Muslim and approximately 15% are worshipers of other religions ( Orthodoxes, Catholics, Jews and etc; there are about 16 confessions). Although constitutionally allowing rights to freedom of religion, Uzbekistan maintains a ban on all religions activities not approved by the state.
6 ABOUT
Formal Name : The Republic of Uzbekistan
Independence Day : 1st September 1991
Area : total 447 400 sq km , land 435,400 sq km, water 22000 sq km
Population : 32,768,725 million
Time ; GMT +0500
Currency ; Uzbek Som (US 1 = Som 1,657)
Language : Official language - Uzbek, widely used : Russian
Electric power : standard 2 pin plug socket
Dialing code : +998
7. WHEN TO TRAVEL
Tourist Seasons: March - June, September - November
the high season is Spring (mid March to end of May) .Winter would fall o mid Dec to first week of February, the winter do not last long with unstable snow fall plus temperatures below freezing.
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 one language are common in large cities and in ethically diverse areas. However , with Uzbekistan's present policy of moving towards the West , the knowledge of English has become increasingly common.
2. WEATHER
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 to 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.
3. POLITICAL SYSTEM
Under the 1992 Constitution, Uzbekistan is a secular and democratic country. Political system of the Republic is parliamentary democracy with a legislative organ Oliy Majlis ( Supreme Council) , executive body ( government ) and legal proceeding system.The head of executive power is President, directly elected to a seven year term. Executive power rests with the President. The President appoints a Cabinet of Ministers with the approval of the legislature . The Cabinet of Ministers carries the day- to day running of the country. The President also appoints regional governors.
4. 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 446,400 square kilometers, measuring 925 km 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 1161 km, Kyrgyzstan 1099 km and Turkmenistan 1621 km and in south - on Afghanistan 137 km.
5. RELIGIONS
Predominantly 85% of Uzbeks are Muslim and approximately 15% are worshipers of other religions ( Orthodoxes, Catholics, Jews and etc; there are about 16 confessions). Although constitutionally allowing rights to freedom of religion, Uzbekistan maintains a ban on all religions activities not approved by the state.
6 ABOUT
Formal Name : The Republic of Uzbekistan
Independence Day : 1st September 1991
Area : total 447 400 sq km , land 435,400 sq km, water 22000 sq km
Population : 32,768,725 million
Time ; GMT +0500
Currency ; Uzbek Som (US 1 = Som 1,657)
Language : Official language - Uzbek, widely used : Russian
Electric power : standard 2 pin plug socket
Dialing code : +998
7. WHEN TO TRAVEL
Tourist Seasons: March - June, September - November
the high season is Spring (mid March to end of May) .Winter would fall o mid Dec to first week of February, the winter do not last long with unstable snow fall plus temperatures below freezing.
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