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Uzbekistan
Fact File on Uzbekistan
Continent: Asia
Capital City: Tashkent
Population: 34.5 million +
Official Language: Uzbek
Currency: Uzbekistani Som
Main Religion: Islam
Where is Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan is located in Central Asia. It is a land locked country, which means no access to the sea. It’s bordered by Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.
In case you’re wondering, Stan means land in Persian so we can translate Uzbekistan to, ‘the Land of the Uzbeks’.
Top 5 things to do in Uzbekistan
Kalon Minaret in Bukhara
Spared by the rampaging Genghis Khan due to it’s overwhelming size and beauty, the Kalon Minaret in Bukhara is over 47m tall and decorated in striking stone patterns.
Khiva
Step back through time to the ancient walled city of Kiva. Perfectly preserved, you’ll have great fun in its sprawling markets, towering minarets and royal palaces.
Silk Factory, Margilon
Next up, see how the famed product of the Silk Road is made. See craftspeople unravel the silk cocoons, dye them and turn them into the amazing the fabric.
Registan in Samarkand
Thirsty for more jaw-dropping beauty? Then head to the Registan in Samarkand. A huge open square surrounded on 3 sides by towering Islamic colleges called madrassas. Decorated with vivid blue glass tiles it’s a wonder to behold.
Ugam-Chatkal National Park
Fancy more of challenge, then head off road for some hiking in Ugam-Chatkal National Park or Chimgan to the locals. Hike until your hearts content in spectacular surroundings
People of Uzbekistan
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The people of Uzbekistan are called Uzbeks and are the descendants of the famous, or depending on whose side you were on, infamous, ruler Genghis Khan. Uzbeks have a strong national identity and are famed for their generous hospitality and welcoming nature.
The majority of Uzbeks follow the Islamic or Muslim religion. It is traditional for men, women and children to wear a doppa, a beautifully embroidered skullcap, worn on the head. Each pattern is carefully designed to represent which particular region they are from.
The covering of your head in the Muslim religion is important and considered an act of devotion before God.
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