Uzbekistan is one of Central Asia’s most important countries, with a rich culture and civilisation. This historic area has witnessed the era when traders travelled from China to the Mediterranean through the Great Silk Road. Indo-Iranians are said to be the country’s initial settlers. They came in the second millennium BC, according to legend. Around the 4th century BC, the Silk Road saw an increase in traffic, and the region as a whole became popular as a trading centre. Some of the country’s largest cities, such as Bukhara, Samarkand, Khiva, and Termiz, are still recognised for their significant location along the Silk Road.
Uzbekistan is situated in the heart of Central Asia. Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan share land boundaries with this country. From north to south, the nation stretches for around 579 miles (931 km). The country’s eastern and western ends are around 876 miles (1410 km) apart. Its land area is around 172,780 square miles (447,500 sq km).
Modern-day Uzbekistan has been able to retain its rich cultural heritage and is home to a variety of magnificent towns with beautiful palaces, spectacular mosques, madrassas, and other magnificent architecture. Items discovered during excavations demonstrate the ancient people’s creative abilities as well as the firm basis of Uzbek culture. The country’s population is estimated to be over 26 million people. Although over 85 percent of the population follows Islam, only a small percentage actively practises it. Christians are the Uzbek society’s second-largest group. The country’s main languages are Uzbek, Russian, Tajik, and Karakalpak.
Main Destinations:
• Tashkent
• Fergana Valley
• Samarkand
• Bukhara
• Termiz
• Khiva
