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Uzbekistan is one of two countries in the world, where, in order to access the sea coast, you must cross the borders of 2 states in any direction, since its closest neighbors also don’t have access to the oceans.

Fact #1

The first states on the lands of Uzbekistan emerged by 7-8 centuries BC.

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The largest bank note in Uzbekistan is 100,000 sums, which is about 12 US dollars.

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According to sociological surveys, residents of Uzbekistan are leading in terms of happiness among all CIS countries.

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Uzbekistan has a rapidly drying up Aral Sea — before the water body began to shallow, this lake was the fourth largest on the planet.

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Uzbek Samarkand is one of the oldest cities in the world, comparable in its age to Rome. Scientists estimate its age at more than 2,750 years.

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Uzbekistan grows melons, considered the most delicious in the world because of their sweetness and aroma.

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All fruits in Uzbekistan are environmentally friendly and have no impurities. Therefore, fruits and vegetables in Uzbekistan retain their natural flavor.

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Uzbekistan is the birthplace of television. It was here, on July 26, 1928, that the image of moving objects at a distance was transmitted by radio.

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Tashkent TV Tower - the highest tower in Central Asia. And in terms of height in the world, it occupies the 11th place.

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In terms of gold reserves, Uzbekistan ranks 4th in the world.

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Every year, more than 1.5 million tourists visit Uzbekistan.

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In 1977, the first metro in Central Asia was built in Tashkent.

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The oldest bazaar in Tashkent, operating from the 8th century to the present day, is the Chorsu bazaar.

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Tashkent is incredibly charming and original - here the oriental flavor of the ancient city, whose age has exceeded two thousand years, and the gloss of the modern metropolis complement each other favorably.

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The city, glorified in myths and legends, survived slavery during the times of Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan, turned by the emir Timur into the capital of a huge empire and the center of medieval science and art...

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From 707 to 1920s, Bukhara was the capital of eight different states and each of them left its historical and architectural imprint, creating it as it is now - pompous, orientally luxurious and atmospheric.

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Surely in many oriental tales or stories about brave travelers you read something like this: "... in the middle of the sands, like a mirage, a city appeared, with towers, domes and minarets."

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Territory
447 400 km²

Population
31,5 million

Capital
Tashkent

Official languages
Uzbek

Time zone
UTC+05:00

Currency
Uzbek Sum (UZS)

It is unlikely that you will see such cordiality and large numbers of sincere smiles anywhere else - the Uzbeks are amazingly hospitable and very open people. By itself, this country clings to you, literally, from the first minutes: everything seems so ancient, unusual, but at the same time very cozy, one wants to continue to study this Eastern fairy tale without stopping even for a moment.

It warms you up a in a magical feeling of national flavor, which is impregnated with everything around, starting from the local architecture and ending with spicy flavors coming from small cafes where they cook their favorite national dishes.

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26/03/2019

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Country of the Eastern Fairy Tale

Uzbekistan is not a classic tourist country with a standard set of entertainment, but an ancient and distinctive land, most of the attractions of which originated thousands of years ago.
It is unlikely that you will see such cordiality and large numbers of sincere smiles anywhere else - the Uzbeks are amazingly hospitable and very open people.