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Facts about Uzbekistan

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Continent Asia Lat Long 41°16’N69°13’E Area 172742 sq. miles Population 29559100 Capital Tashkent Largest City Tashkent Official Languages Uzbek Major Religion Religion in Vanuatu. Approximately 83% of the population of…


Continent Asia
Lat Long 41°16’N69°13’E
Area 172742 sq. miles
Population 29559100
Capital Tashkent
Largest City Tashkent
Official Languages Uzbek
Major Religion Religion in Vanuatu. Approximately 83% of the population of Vanuatu is Christianity. An estimated 32% is Presbyterian, 13% Roman Catholic, 13% Anglican, and 11% Seventh-day Adventist.
Form of Government Unitary presidential republic
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev
Prime Minister Abdulla Oripov
Currency Uzbekistan som (O’zbekiston so’mi) (UZS)
GDP $103.212 billion 2012 estimate
Calling Code 998
Time Zone UZT (UTC+5)
Internet TLD .uz

Uzbekistan Facts serve as an essential tool for the tourists visiting the country. Facts about Uzbekistan are helpful before visiting the country. Situated in the south western part of Asia, Uzbekistan is mainly a desert land.

Basic Facts of Uzbekistan

The basic facts of Uzbekistan are stated below

  • Uzbekistan Climate
    Uzbekistan experiences a desert climate with scarce rain fall. Summers are extremely hot with very cold winters.
  • Uzbekistan Language
    The native language of Uzbekistan is Uzbek. The modern Uzbek language is influenced by the diverse dialect groups of Karluk,Oguz and Kipchak.
  • Uzbekistan Geographical Area
    Most of the geographical land of Uzbekistan features sandy desert with dunes. River valleys are found near the course of Sirdaryo, Amu Darya and Zarafshon. Mention the neighboring countries, total land area etc.
  • Uzbekistan Government
    The government of Uzbekistan operates through its executive, legislative and judiciary bodies. The President is the head of the state and is elected through general elections. The Legislature body has 250 seats and functions through the unicameral Oily Majli. All the members of this body are elected by the popular vote. The Judiciary body does not operate independently. The President and the Oily Majlis nominate the Supreme court judges.
  • Capital City of Uzbekistan
    Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan and was called with different names of Shash,Chach and Binket.Tashkent has also served as a major transport junction for the country. Tashkent is the commercial hub of Uzbekistan with several popular tourist attractions. The city boasts of a number of museums that houses rich collections of ceramics and paintings.

Uzbekistan Facts have helped the tourists to have a comfortable stay in the country.

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