Tashkent
Capital of Uzbekistan
Tashkent is the capital city of Uzbekistan. It’s known for its many museums and its mix of modern and Soviet-era architecture. The Amir Timur Museum houses manuscripts, weapons and other relics from the Timurid dynasty. Nearby, the huge State...
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Is Tashkent in Russia or Uzbekistan?
Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan and is a metropolis of over 2.5 million people. The city is set out as a grid of straight, wide streets and avenues, interspersed with many green areas (parks, squares, and gardens) and fountains.
Is Tashkent good for tourists?
Uzbekistan is generally a very safe country for tourists. Despite sharing a border with Afghanistan, there is little religious extremism and crime against foreigners is rare.
What is Tashkent famous for?
Today Tashkent is the main economic and cultural centre of Central Asia. Cotton is the chief crop of the region in which it is situated. Wheat, rice, jute, vegetables, and melons are also grown, and silkworms are bred.
What language is spoken in Tashkent Uzbekistan?
Uzbek is predominantly spoken in the Republic of Uzbekistan, of which it is the sole official language. Statistics show that 22 million of Uzbekistan's population of 30 million have Uzbek as their first language.
Tashkent (Uzbek: Toshkent, Тошкент; Russian: Ташкент) is the capital city of Uzbekistan, and is an ancient city on the Great Silk Road from China to Europe.