ABOUT UZBEKISTAN

Uzbekistan is located in the central part of Central Asia. It is bordered by Kyrgyzstan to the east, by Kazakhstan to the north-east, north, and north-west, by Turkmenistan to the south-west and south, by Afghanistan to the south, and by Tajikistan to the south-east. The total length of the borders is about 5,300 km.

The official name of the country: the Republic of Uzbekistan

Capital: Tashkent

Political system: Constitutional Democracy

Population: 32.1 million people (2017)

Official language:  Uzbek language

Currency: Uzbek soum

Time zone: GMT +5

Phone code: +998

Religion 

The Uzbeks are Sunni Muslims, and they are considered to be among the most devout Muslims in all of Central Asia. Thus, about three-fourths of the population is Muslim. Slightly less than one-tenth of the population is Eastern Orthodox Christian, and the remainder of the people consider themselves nonreligious or follow other religions. The majority of the population are Uzbeks (over 71%). However, their ethnic formation was heavily influenced by Mongoloid race. Islam is the predominant religion in Uzbekistan, most Uzbeks being Sunni Muslims. 

Climate

The climate in Uzbekistan is continental, with hot summers and cool winters. The southern part of the country is the warmest and the northern part is the coldest. In summer temperature often exceeds 41°C (106°F), and can even reach 45°C (113°F) and above. Air humidity is not high. In winter temperature averages around -8°C (18°F), but can fall to -40°C (-40°F). Most of the country is also quite dry. Average annual precipitation range from 100 mm (3.9 in.) to 200 mm (7.9 in.) and mostly occur in winter and spring.

Infrastructure

The central Asian nation offers a welcoming environment to international students. Uzbekistan maintains a thousand-year history with numerous ancient monuments, beautiful sceneries, and natural beauty. Uzbekistan was labeled the second-best destination to visit in Asia. The capital, Tashkent is a vibrant city offering impressive education, shopping, sports, and entertainment venues. 

Language

The literary Uzbek language belongs to the Karluk group of the Western branch of the Turkic languages. Spoken language has many different dialects. The Uzbek language has its profound historical link to the Tajik language, which can be observed in phonetics, syntax, and especially vocabulary. The official language of the Republic of Uzbekistan is Uzbek. Many people in the republic widely use the Russian language, and many regions use the Tajik language.

Cuisine 

Uzbek food is among the most delicious in the world, for over the centuries it absorbed and adapted the best recipes from neighboring cultures to create a flavorful and satisfying cuisine. A highlight of Uzbek cuisine in comparison with its Central Asian neighbors is that they enjoy not only meat dishes but vegetables and salads too. Uzbek food is rich in seasonings which accentuate the flavor of the dishes and leave a pleasant aftertaste.

Leisure Activities 

The central Asian nation offers a welcoming environment to international students. Uzbekistan maintains a thousand-year history with numerous ancient monuments, beautiful sceneries, and natural beauty. Uzbekistan was labeled the second-best destination to visit in Asia. The capital, Tashkent is a vibrant city offering impressive education, shopping, sports, and entertainment venues.