| UZBEKISTAN Updated 08/02/10 |
Republic of Uzbekistan is located in the center of the Asian Continent, with a population of 27,865,738, making it the
44th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Tashkent with a total population of 2,180,000. The
country encompasses 447,400 square kilometers making it the 36th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries
with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.
President Islom Karimov is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through popular vote and holds
that position for seven years and is eligible for second term. Prime Minister Shavkat Mirziyoyev is recognized as the
Head of Government and, along with First Deputy Prime Minister Rustam Azimov, achieves that status through
appointment by the president with the approval of the Supreme Assembly. Its form of government is a republic and
they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 8th of December 1993.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Uzbek, Russian, Tajik and other languages. It counts among its
major religions Muslim, Eastern Orthodox and other faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 20 AM, 7 FM,
10 Short Wave and 4 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Adelunga Toghi, its highest point at 4,301 meters and Sariqarnish Kuli, its lowest point
at –12 meters. Its principal waterways are Aral Sea, Syr Darya River and Amu Darya River which measure 1,100
kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are textiles, food processing, machine
building, metallurgy, gold petroleum, natural gas and chemicals. Its official currency is Uzbekistani Soum.
Here’s something you may not know about Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan is one of only two countries in the world that is
doubly landlocked meaning that no country that touches them have a direct outlet to the ocean. The only other
country is Liechtenstein.
44th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Tashkent with a total population of 2,180,000. The
country encompasses 447,400 square kilometers making it the 36th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries
with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.
President Islom Karimov is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through popular vote and holds
that position for seven years and is eligible for second term. Prime Minister Shavkat Mirziyoyev is recognized as the
Head of Government and, along with First Deputy Prime Minister Rustam Azimov, achieves that status through
appointment by the president with the approval of the Supreme Assembly. Its form of government is a republic and
they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 8th of December 1993.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Uzbek, Russian, Tajik and other languages. It counts among its
major religions Muslim, Eastern Orthodox and other faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 20 AM, 7 FM,
10 Short Wave and 4 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Adelunga Toghi, its highest point at 4,301 meters and Sariqarnish Kuli, its lowest point
at –12 meters. Its principal waterways are Aral Sea, Syr Darya River and Amu Darya River which measure 1,100
kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are textiles, food processing, machine
building, metallurgy, gold petroleum, natural gas and chemicals. Its official currency is Uzbekistani Soum.
Here’s something you may not know about Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan is one of only two countries in the world that is
doubly landlocked meaning that no country that touches them have a direct outlet to the ocean. The only other
country is Liechtenstein.
| This cliff was formerly submerged in water but now the Aral Sea has shrunk as seen in the background |
| Inside of a mosque in Shakrisabz in southern Uzbekistan |
| Kyzyl Kum Desert in northeast Uzbekistan |
| Karakalpakstan on Ustyert Plateau near Shakrisabz- Uzbekistan's easternmost point on the border with Kazakhstan |
| Manti Meat Dumplings- an Uzbekistani favorite |
| Market in Shakrisabz |
| Mosque in Samarqand- the ancient center of the Silk Road |
| Near Adelunga Toghi |
| Monument to Novai |
Uzbekistan is one of the "Stans" and, when the Soviet Union broke up, my second cousin
Henry was the first U.S. Ambassador to Uzbekistan. I really liked looking at all their mosques
even if getting some photos was hard. I want to go there and visit them and see the
embassy where cousin Henry worked. I want you to go there too and see all the pretty things
they have to offer. Take lots of photos and send them to me or put up a page and send me
a link so I can share your photos!
Henry was the first U.S. Ambassador to Uzbekistan. I really liked looking at all their mosques
even if getting some photos was hard. I want to go there and visit them and see the
embassy where cousin Henry worked. I want you to go there too and see all the pretty things
they have to offer. Take lots of photos and send them to me or put up a page and send me
a link so I can share your photos!
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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| Adelunga Toghi- Uzbekistan's highest point |
| Amu Darya River near Khiva |
| Ship Graveyard of the Aral Sea on Uzbekistan's border with Kazakhstan |
| Foot bridge on Uzbekistan's border with Kyrgyzstan |
| Friendship Bridge at Termiz- Uzbekistan's southernmost point on the border with Afghanistan |
| Sarquarnish Kuli- Uzbekistan's lowest point shared with Turkmenistan |
| Along the Uzbekistan border with Tajikistan |
| Fergana Valley- Uzbekistan's easternmost point on the border with Kyrgyzstan |
| Former harbor town of Aralsk on the shrining Aral Sea- Uzbekistan's northernmost point on the border with Kazakhstan |
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
less than 0.1%
16,000 (2007 est.)
less than 500
16,000 (2007 est.)
less than 500
