Uzbekistan

A REPORT OF GROUP 2
By the ancient legend, the Lord allotted lands of the created world to all nations.
Being kind and friendly, Uzbek made the way for everyone in the crowd: Please, pass.
Markhamat.
When, finally, it was his turn, the Lord said to him: "My son, you came too late. I
have already finished the allotment of lands. Where were you before?" Uzbek bowed to
the Heavenly Father and, laying his hand on his chest, said," Oh, our Creator! You taught
me to be always merciful and to love neighbors. And I, the servant of God, gave the way
to everyone who wished to go forward and therefore I am the last who appeared before
your eyes".
Face of God brightened up and pure smile lit up his face. He said: "My son, Uzbek!
You turned out a truly generous person with pure soul. And now I am going to give you
land that I left for myself and which is like a paradise."
So the Creator of Heaven and Earth gave Uzbek the land which was between two
large rivers, flowing from the mountains. The name of this land is Uzbekistan.
The Legend of UZbekistan
The topography of Uzbekistan is about 80%
sandy, scrubby desert, including the massive Kyzyl
Kum. The mountains of the southeast and northeast
are foothills and lower mountains of the Tian Shan
Range, an extension of the Himalayas.
The Fergana Valley, between northeast and
southeast mountain ranges, is reportedly home to
the most desirable agricultural land and climate in all
of western Asia. In the far west, Uzbekistan is
dominated by vast lowlands, the Amu Darya River valley, the Ustyurt Plateau and the
southern half of the Aral Sea. The Aral Sea, located in both Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, is
disappearing. Mismanagement of this valuable sea by the overuse of its tributary rivers is
now recognized as one of the world's worst environmental disasters.
The most significant rivers of Uzbekistan include the Amu Darya and Syr Darya; major lakes
include Lake Ayddrkul and Lake Sarykamish.
Uzbekistan's highest point is Adelunga Toghi at 10,298 ft. (4,301 m).

Environment

Two major river in Uzbekistan:

1. Amu Darya (also called Amu River) has 2,400 kilometres total length. It is
formed by the junction of the Vakhsh and Panj rivers and flows into the Aral Sea.
In ancient times, the river was regarded as the boundary between Greater Iran
and Turan.
2. Syr Darya has 2,212 km total length. The second part of the name means river,
though "Syr Darya River" is the conventional name.


Desert
The Uzbekistan geography is dominated by its vast stretches of desert land. About
eighty percent of the geography of Uzbekistan is dominated by desert areas. The Qizilkum
Desert is one of the main desert ,which lie in between Samarkand and Bukhara.
Amu Darya River Syr Darya River
Qizilkum Desert
Two major lakes in Uzbekistan:
1. Lake Ayddrkul (also called Aydarkul) has area of 3000 square meters, the length nearly
250 km and width from 8 to 15 km. The area around the lake best suites for walks and
rides on horse back and camelback.
2. Lake Sarykamish - Approximately the northwest quarter of the lake belongs to the country
of Uzbekistan, while the rest belongs to Turkmenistan.

Mountains
1. Adelunga Toghi - the highest point of Tashkent Province at 4,301 meters, just 2 meters
higher than the nearby Mount Beshtor, located a little further to the south-west in the
same range, and it is often erroneously identified in various web sources as the "highest
point in Uzbekistan
2. Mount Beshtor - rises to 4,299 m in Pskem Range in the north-eastern tip of Uzbekistan's
Tashkent Province. Located on the southern border with Kyrgyzstan, a short distance to
the south-west from another towering peak in Pskem Range, Mount Adelung (Adelunga
Toghi, 4,301 m).
Beshtor is the second highest peak in both Tashkent Province and the Pskem Range.
Russia conquered Uzbekistan in the late 19th century. Stiff
resistance to the Red Army after World War I was eventually
suppressed and a socialist republic set up in 1924. During the
Soviet era, intensive production of "white gold" (cotton) and
grain led to overuse of agrochemicals and the depletion of water
supplies, which have left the land poisoned and the Aral Sea and
certain rivers half dry. Independent since 1991, the country seeks
to gradually lessen its dependence on agriculture while
developing its mineral and petroleum reserves. Current concerns
include terrorism by Islamic militants, economic stagnation, and
the curtailment of human rights and democratization.
Location: Central Asia, north of Afghanistan
Geographic
coordinates:
41 00 N, 64 00 E
Area:
total: 447,400 sq km
land: 425,400 sq km
water: 22,000 sq km
Climate: mostly mid latitude desert, long, hot summers, mild winters; semiarid grassland in east
Terrain:
mostly flat-to-rolling sandy desert with dunes; broad, flat intensely irrigated river valleys along course of Amu Darya,
Syr Darya (Sirdaryo), and Zarafshon; Fergana Valley in east surrounded by mountainous Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan;
shrinking Aral Sea in west
Environment -
current issues:
shrinkage of the Aral Sea is resulting in growing concentrations of chemical pesticides and natural salts; these
substances are then blown from the increasingly exposed lake bed and contribute to desertification; water pollution
from industrial wastes and the heavy use of fertilizers and pesticides is the cause of many human health disorders;
increasing soil salination; soil contamination from buried nuclear processing and agricultural chemicals, including
DDT
Ethnic Groups Ethnic groups: Uzbek 80%, Russian 5.5%, Tajik 5%, Kazakh 3%, Karakalpak 2.5%, Tatar 1.5%, other 2.5% (1996 est.)
Languages Uzbek 74.3%, Russian 14.2%, Tajik 4.4%, other 7.1%
Other Information
Uzbekistan is a dry, landlocked country of which 11% consists of intensely cultivated,
irrigated river valleys. More than 60% of its population lives in densely populated rural
communities. Uzbekistan is now the world's second-largest cotton exporter, a large producer of
gold and oil, and a regionally significant producer of chemicals and machinery. Following
independence in December 1991, the government sought to prop up its Soviet-style command
economy with subsidies and tight controls on production and prices. Uzbekistan responded to the
negative external conditions generated by the Asian and Russian financial crises by emphasizing
import substitute industrialization and by tightening export and currency controls within its
already largely closed economy. The government, while aware of the need to improve the
investment climate, sponsors measures that often increase, not decrease, the government's
control over business decisions. A sharp increase in the inequality of income distribution has hurt
the lower ranks of society since independence. In 2003, the government accepted the obligations
of Article VIII under the International Monetary Fund (IMF), providing for full currency
convertibility. However, strict currency controls and tightening of borders have lessened the
effects of convertibility and have also led to some shortages that have further stifled economic
activity.
Economy
Traditions and Customs
Customs and traditions of the Uzbek people have been forming for centuries. They are very distinctive,
impressive and different, dating back to different epochs and religions. Initial formation of Uzbek culture dates
back to the 6th-7th centuries BC, by that time nomadic tribes shifted to a settled way of life in the valleys of
Amu Darya, Syr Darya and Zarafshan and founded first states. Former nomads founded settlements and cities,
bringing with them customs and traditions based on ancient cults of their ancestors. Territory of modern
Uzbekistan, Transoxiana, being parts of ancient states Khorezm, Sogdiana, Bactria - became the basis for
formation of culture, which subsequently became the basis of Uzbek culture.
Over centuries, traditions and customs of Uzbek people remained almost unchanged despite the desire of many
invaders to impose alien culture on. The Arabs had the greatest influence on Uzbek customs and traditions,
through the expansion of Islam throughout Central Asia. Islam traditions were closely intertwined with pre-
Islamic beliefs and traditions, local culture, and firmly settled in the mode and minds of the Uzbek people.
Centuries-old customs and traditions of the Uzbek people are carefully maintained and passed on from
generation to generation. Like many Asian nations, most festive Uzbek customs are related with major family
celebrations: wedding and birth. These events include many rites and rituals, involving parents, children,
brothers, sisters, immediate and remote relatives even neighbors and guests, ach one has its own role. Uzbek
traditions are based on hospitality, respect for elders, collectivism, manifested especially vividly
in makhallas (Uzbek residential quarters) repository of age-old national basis.
Uzbek Literature ..
At the development basis of modern Uzbek literature is rich folklore
speakings or oral folk arts. The people wrote and handed down heroic epics,
whose characters were heroes, presented in the images of evil forces, who
were fighting against their oppressors and enslavers. This is the way how epics
of Uzbek folklore, such as Koroghlu and Alpamysh were created.
Alpamysh, which tells the story of courage and bravery of the Uzbek warriors,
survived centuries and became a real monument of oriental literature.
Another genius of peoples art is a cycle of latifas tales and legends about
Effendi Hodja Nasreddin, a deft, witty dodger, who gives lesson to the greedy
rich and the powers that be with his mischievous pranks.
The XI century featured a host of works, based on religious norms of Islamic
morality They are the insightful poem Kugadau Bilig (Knowledge of Grace
or The Science of Happiness) (1069) by Yusuf Khas Khadjib Balasaguni (Yusuf
Balasagun), the poem Hibat al-Haqa'iq (The Gift of the Truth) by Akhmad
Yugnaki, and, of course, Dictionary of Turkic Dialects (1072-74), compiled by
Makhmud Kashgari.

Uzbek Literature
The golden age of Uzbek literature fell on the historical
epoch of Amir Timur and his dynasty. Its popularity is
attributed to the fact that the works become more
secular and free from excessive religiosity. It is that
period, when the great oriental poet, philosopher and
politician Alisher Navoi, who is considered to be a
classic of Uzbek literature and founder of the Uzbek
language, was flourishing. His immortal works
Chordevon and Khamsa are included in the
thesaurus of world literature and translated into
hundreds of the worlds languages.
The last of the Timurid dynasty, the founder of the Great Mogul state in India, which
existed for two centuries, Zahiriddin Mukhammad Babur was not only a talented ruler
and commander, but also notable as an outstanding poet of the time. His epic poem
Baburnama which describes his biography, and history of the peoples of Central Asia,
Afghanistan and India, became a chef-d'oeuvre of Uzbek literature, valuable historical and
literary monument of the time.
Uzbek literature of the XVIII-XIX centuries is lyric and mainly devoted to love. During this
period were flourishing such poets as Nadira Uvaisi, Mashrab, Khorezmi and so on.
At the end of the XIX and beginning of the XX centuries, after the annexation of Turkestan
to the Russian Empire began a new modern period of Uzbek literature; which was
presented by outstanding persons such as poet Mukimi and writer, poet and satirist
Furqat. The Soviet era gave us such talents as poet and playwright Hamza Hakimzade
Niazi, poet and writer Sadriddin Ayni, the first Uzbek novelist Abdullah Kadiri, writer and
philosopher Fitrat - both of them were repressed under Stalin. Their literary traditions
were continued by Oybek, Gafur Gulam, Abdulla Kahhar Khamid Alimjhan, Uygun and
others.

History
Uzbekistan is located in the heart of Central Asia, between two large
rivers Amu Darya and Syr Darya. History of nations, living on this
territory, is more than thousand years. This land became the motherland
of civilization, which is perhaps one of the most ancient in the world.
History of Uzbekistan is the history of individuals and great nations,
bloody conquests and large rebellions; it is the history of origin of the
most beautiful cities in Central Asia; it is the history of people, who
wholeheartedly loved their homeland.
People settled on the territory of Uzbekistan centuries ago. They built
beautiful cities of Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and others, which were ruined by neighboring tribes, but thanks
to peoples efforts they again rose from the ashes and became much beautiful. This land was the crossroad of
the Great Silk Road, connecting Asia and Europe. Here, in numerous bazaars and workshops craftsmen
created fine works of art, which by the Silk Road reached the most remote parts of Europe and Asia.

According to archeologists, Uzbekistan is one of the most ancient places of human
habitation. It is known, that the area was inhabited long before our era, in the early
Paleolithic period, according to the findings of ancient dwellings in Baysun Tau
mountains and primitive tools in Samarkand. In the upper Paleolithic period this
land was settled by Neanderthals; their burial place, discovered in the Teshik-Tash
cave, dates back to the Moustierian culture. Particularly, archeologists discovered
the burial of 8-9 years old boy that gives grounds to speak about the most ancient
ritual of burial on the territory of Central Asia. The childs body was laid into a pit,
surrounded by bones of a mountain goat. Excavations show that a man of that
period hunted and gathered food from natural sources. Primitive tools were made
of a stone as well as wood and bones.
With the development of humanity images of life rock paintings (petroglyphs) began to appear: hunting, battles and rituals.
Exploring the petroglyphs of different periods of history one can "read" the history of mankind: the domestication of
animals, the first religious ideas, the emergence of weapons and much more - all this is embedded by our ancestors on the
rocks.
Next epoch was the Mesolithic era, 15-20 millenniums ago. Typical monuments of that period are a primitive settlement in
Samarkand, upper soil layers of Machay cave of the Baysun region, rock paintings in the Shibad region and others.
Developed Neolithic era is characterized by the transition to a lower stage of barbarism, as evidenced by the settlement on
the western part of Kyzyl Kum desert, near Amu Darya River, settlement in Uzgun, northern part of Karakum Desert, cave
dwellings in Surkhandarya region and findings in Tashkent, Fergana, Samarkand and Surkhandarya regions. Primitive
pottery, shepherd cattle-breeding and weaving were developed.
Bronze epoch in the history of Uzbekistan includes the period from the 3rd
millennium to early centuries of 1st millenniums BC. It was the epoch of
transformations, formation of first states on the territory of two great rivers:
Ancient Baktria and Great Khorezm. It was the period of origin of first
religion in Central Asia, Zoroastrianism, and first powerful empire of
Achaemenids.

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan is the Head of State and
executive authority in the Republic of Uzbekistan. The president is directly
elected for a term of seven years, by citizens of Uzbekistan who have
reached 18 years of age. Islam Karimov has been the only president of
Uzbekistan since the establishment of the office, and won three
consecutive elections which many considered to have been rigged. The
third election was the most controversial since he had been elected twice,
and the current Constitution stipulated a maximum of two terms. The
explanation given by him was that his first term in office, of five years, was
under the previous Constitution and did not count towards the new limit.
Uzbekistan President
Islam Karimov
Born: January 30, 1938 (age 76),
Samarkand, Uzbekistan

President of Uzbekistan since
1991
Uzbekistan people are represented by multiple nationalities and ethnic groups. Tens of nations
and nationalities live in this country, and among them there are not only native nations of Central Asia
Tajiks, Kazakhs, Kirghizes, Uygures, Dungans, but also representatives of Europe and East Russians, Tatars,
Germans, Jews, Lithuanians, Poles, Ukrainians, Byelorussians, Greeks, Turks. Also big diasporas of Koreans,
Iranians, Armenians, Georgians, Azerbaijanis, Ossetians and Chechens live in Uzbekistan.
Such ethnic diversity of Uzbek people is due to various historical events occured on the territory of
Uzbekistan. Many ethnic nations of Soviet republics were evacuated here during the World War Second
(Russians, Tatars, Armenians, Byelorussians, Ukrainians, Germans, Jews and etc.), representatives of
certain nations were exiled here during Stalins repressions (Koreans, Tatars, Chechens, Jews).
Today Uzbekistan is the most populous country in Central Asia and the third-largest state by
population in CIS after Russia and Ukraine. Today Uzbekistan population exceeds 30.4 million people.
About 80% of population are Uzbeks, more than 10% are representatives of Central Asian nations (Tajiks
(4,5%), Kazakhs (2,5%), Karakalpaks (2%), Kirghizes (1%), Turkmens and others). Other largest ethnic
groups include Russians (5%) and other Slavic nations.
Uzbek People
The Uzbek language is the only official state language. Though the major part of population can
speak Russian language. In some regions such as in Samarkand and Bukhara local people also speak Tajik
language.
Due to the hot and dry climate, dominance of mountain and desert landscape in Uzbekistan, people mainly
live in oases. In desert areas of the republic the population density is very low. So Karakalpakstan and Navoi
regions number only 7-9 people per square kilometer and the most populous region the Ferghana Valley
numbers about 500 people per square kilometer. It is the largest rate of population density among CIS
countries.
The Uzbeks are a Turkic ethnic group in Central Asia. Anthropologically it is
the nation of mixed ethnogeny with Caucasoid and Mongoloid components.
The formation of Uzbek nation is closely related with ancient nations of
Central Asia: Soghdians, Bactrians, Sacks, Massagets and other tribes have
been settling in Central Asian area and surrounding territories for many
centuries.
But the name Uzbeks appeared only in the 15-16th centuries. Today Uzbeks
comprise the majority of Uzbekistan population. Also large populations can
be found in neighboring Central Asias republics, Afghanistan, countries of
CIS. By religion, Uzbeks are Muslims, mostly Sunni.
The urbanization process in Uzbekistan caused to the increase in the
number of cities, and consequently to the increase in the urban
population. Today in Uzbekistan cities live more than 42% of total
population. The largest city is Tashkent. It is the capital of Uzbekistan and
numbers over 2 millions of population. Tashkent is the administrative and
business center of the republic. A lot of industrial enterprises and offices of
large companies are located here. Tashkent is noted for its theatres,
museums, parks and many others. Other major cities include Samarkand,
Bukhara, Khiva, Andijan, Ferghana.
About 60% of Uzbek population lives in rural places. As a rule, Uzbek
families have many children, especially in villages. The average family
consists of 5-7 people. According to centuries-old traditions and mentality
of Uzbek people, family was and is one of the most important priorities in
modern society.
Religion
Islam is by far the dominant religious faith in Uzbekistan. In the early 1990s, many of
the Russians remaining in the republic (about 8 percent of the population) were
Orthodox Christians. An estimated 93,000 Jews also were present..
Despite its predominance, Islam is far from monolithic, however. Many versions of the
faith have been practiced in Uzbekistan. The conflict of Islamic tradition with various
agendas of reform or secularization throughout the twentieth century has left the
outside world with a confused notion of Islamic practices in Central Asia..
In Uzbekistan the end of Soviet power did not
bring an upsurge of a fundamentalist version
of Islam, as many had predicted, but rather a
gradual reacquaintance with the precepts of
the faith.

Political
The Republic of Uzbekistan declared September 1, 1991 the Day of Independence. The new
country appeared on world map and its priorities were to establish a free democratic society and to
develop a market economy. The Republic has been recognized by more than 165 countries and
diplomatic relations have been established with more than 120. The embassies of more than 40
countries and many authorized international non-governmental agencies have set up their offices in
Tashkent. The embassies of Uzbekistan operate in 25 countries of the world and its consulates 10
countries. The country joined the UN in March 1992.Since the first days of independence the
government of the country has found the way to meet the interests of the Uzbek nation and provide
social, political and economic stability.At present trade-economic links have been established with
more than 140 countries. More than 3800 joint ventures operate in the Republic and the total
volume of exported goods has increased 1,5 times.Support to on-going reforms in the economic and
social spheres is provided by the international financial structures.Uzbekistan is developing its co-
operation with well-known international organizations such as the EU, OSCE, NATO and is
strengthening mutually beneficial bilateral relations with many countries of Europe, America, Asia,
Africa, and the countries of the CIS.
Culture
Uzbekistan culture is very colorful and distinctive. It has been formed over millenniums and has taken
in traditions and customs of various nations settled on the territory of today Uzbekistan.
The main contribution to the development was made by ancient Iranians, nomad Turkic tribes, Arabs, Chinese,
Russians. Traditions of multinational Uzbekistan reflected in the music, dances, fine art, applied arts, language,
cuisine and clothing. Population of the republic, especially rural population revere traditions deeply rooted in
the history of the country.
The Great Silk Road played a great role in the development of Uzbekistan culture. Being the trade route, it ran
from China to two destinations: first one was to Ferghana Valley and Kazakh steppes and second route led to
Bactria, and then to Parthia, India and Middle East up to Mediterranean Sea. The Silk Road favored to exchange
not only goods, but also technologies, languages, ideas, religions. Thereby the Great Silk Road led to the spread
of Buddhism on the territory of Central Asia, where you still may find traces of Buddhist culture: Adjina-tepe in
Tadjikistan, Buddhist temple in Kuva, Ferghana valley, Fayaz-Tepa near Termez in Uzbekistan and etc.
Music and musical instruments traveled together with vagrant musicians following caravans, and secrets of
paper manufacture, iron coining and embossing also moved from country to country.
In 1991 Uzbekistan obtained its independence that promoted the rapid development of handicrafts and
traditional applied art, rebirth of Uzbek traditions and customs, development of Uzbekistan traditional culture.


The huge and compound mountain system of Central Asia belongs to the highest mountain systems of Europe and Asia
mountain ranges. The range crosses the whole Eurasian continent from West to East. The Tian Shan and the Pamir-
Alay mountain systems are included to its central and highest part, so called High Asia and compose its northwestern
edge. Uzbekistan mountains cover an area of 96 thousand sq.km., that is 21,3 % of the territory of the Republic.
Uzbekistan Mountains is a very popular place for resting.
Chimgan is a unique and nice corner not only of Uzbekistan, but the whole Western Tian Shan. The word Chimgan
(Chim en) itself is translated as Green soft grass.

Mountains
Mountains of Uzbekistan refer to the mountain systems of the Western
Tien Shan and Southern Tien Shan (Gissar-Alay, including Turkestan,
Zaravshan, Gissar, Karategin, Alay ridges).
The high of the mountains on the territory of Uzbekistan reaches more
than 4000 m., but all picks of 4000 m, high are situated in the boundary
regions. For example,
Khazrat-Sultan Pick the highest point in Uzbekistan (4643 m.) in
Gissar ridge, located in Surhandarya region borders on Tajikistan. Adelung
Pick (4301 m.) is the highest point in Pskem ridge and borders on
Kyrgyzstan, as well as Beshtor Pick (4299 m.).
Chimgan is the most popular ski resort in Uzbekistan, located in 85 km. from the capital of Uzbekistan, in the spurs of
Chatkal ridge at an altitude of 1600 m. The main point of the whole adjoining mountain region is Greater Chimgan (3309
m.). In winter and spring there are more guests in this area. In summer and autumn there is a relative lull, and there are
few tourists during this period. Winter is a hot time for skiers, lugers and lovers to ski on a sheet (cellophane). On
weekends and holidays the tourists come here by buses from Tashkent and other regions. Spring is a time for alpinists,
rock climbers, sky surfers or glider pilots. And at the beginning of June lovers of amateur songs come here from all
regions of Uzbekistan and other regions.







Charvak reservoir is located in Bostanlyk district, Tashkent region, in the North of the region. It is located along
the river Chirchik, at the confluence of the rivers Pskem and Chatkal, between the spurs of Ugam and Chatkal ridges of
the Western Tian Shan. The reservoir is formed with the rock-dam of Charvak hydrostation, which is 168 meters high.
The volume of the reservoir is approximately 2 cubic km. In the area of Charvak reservoir there are many ancient
historical and archeological monuments. Particularly, not far from the reservoir on the river Paltau that is the right inflow
of the river Chatkal, there is a famous site of primitive people.
On the bank of the reservoir there are many boarding houses, resorts and child summer sports and fitness camps.
Beldersay is a popular ski resort. It is situated in Gazalkent district of Tashkent
region, in 80 km. from Tashkent and 5 km. from the ski resort Chimgan. Beldersay is a
unique place, not many resorts can boast such a potential. Thanks to its unique climate
the resort is actual during all seasons. One can see the gallery rock paintings of ancient
hunters (petroglyths) in the picturesque gorge of Beldersay.

Uzbekistan, the gem of Central Asia is one of the poorest countries in
the world. Though the destinations of Uzbekistan do not acquire the top
position in the travelers tour destination thereafter, it is impossible to
remain untouched from its unique attractions. Lets see how Uzbekistan
tourism can be a great deal for you:


1. Tashkent
Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, is the most
beautiful city of the country. The city is lined with well-
developed streets and avenues, which are decorated with
gardens, fountains and green parks. There are several
tourist attractions in this wonderful city such as its
historical monuments namely Architectural Complex
Zengi-Ata, Ensemble Khazret Imam; arts and crafts
shops like Alayski Bazaar and drama theaters like
Theater Ilkhom, Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet
Theater.
2. Samarkand
Samarkand, the historic town is situated in the valley of the river
Zarafshan. The city has a surprising collection of antique
monuments. The legendary city has so many remarkable
histories which only can be best known by visiting its historical
monuments. The prime monuments of the city are Registan
Square- a traditional center of the region; Bibi-Khanum Mosque,
the majestic structure of Amir Temur's times and the Relic of
Three Religions where Muslims, Jews and Christians all can pray
together to their deity.
Apart from that, the city is the prime business hub of the region
where one can find several industries and mills.

3. Bukhara
First time visitors can find numbers of architectural
monuments in Bukhara dating back to the Middle
Ages. Fortress Ark one of the oldest monuments of
Bukhara is located in the heart of the city, which
once was the dwelling place of rulers and their
servants of that time. The great historical Silk Road is
passing through Bukhara. Some worth watching
attractions of the city are Bukhara museum, theatres
and galleries.
4. Khiva
The desert city, Khiva is known for its majestic historical
monuments. To watch its attractions, just walk along its
main streets, where you will find varieties of spellbinding
mosques, minarets, mausoleums and madrassas of
ancient times which has given the city an enchanting
look. Some famous attractions of the city where you can
make your Khiva tour remarkable are Kunya-Ark Citadel,
Walls and Gates of Khiva, Kutlug Murad Inak Madrassah
and Islam-Hojja Minaret.

5. Nukus
Nukus is a beautiful city of Uzbekistan. The
main interest of the city is its three affiliated
museums. Those are the Karakalpak State
Museum, Appled Art Museum and Igor
Savitsky where tourist can see more than
50,000 of paintings and work of arts which
once were banned during Soviet period.