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- the capital of Uzbekistan, in the far northeast of the country in the western foothills of the Tien Shan mountains: population 2,192,700 (est. 2009). One of the oldest cities in central Asia, Tashkent was an important center on the trade route between Europe and the Orient. It became part of the Mongol empire in the 13th century, was captured by the Russians in 1865, and replaced Samarkand as capital of Uzbekistan in 1930.
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Tashkent or Toshkent (/tɒʃˈkɛnt/; Uzbek: Toshkent, Тошкент/ تاشکند, IPA: [tɒʃˈkent]; historically known as Chach, Shash, Binkat) is the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan. It is the most populous city in Central Asia, with a population of 3 million. It is located in northeastern Uzbekistan, near the border with … See more
Etymology
During its long history, Tashkent has undergone various changes in names and political and religious affiliations. Abu Rayhan Biruni wrote that the city's name Tashkent comes … See moreSince 2020, when Yangihayot District was created, Tashkent has been divided into the following 12 districts (Uzbek: tumanlar):
Before Tashkent … See moreMost important scientific institutions of Uzbekistan, such as the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, are located in Tashkent. There are … See more
In 1983, the population of Tashkent amounted to 1,902,000 people living in a municipal area of 256 km (99 sq mi). By 1991, the year the See more
Due to the destruction of most of the ancient city during the 1917 revolution and, later, the 1966 earthquake, little remains of Tashkent's traditional architectural … See more
• Nine Uzbek language newspapers, four in English, and nine in Russian.
• Several television and cable television facilities, including Tashkent Tower, the second See moreWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license WebApr 10, 2024 · Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan and the largest city in Central Asia. Tashkent lies in the northeastern part of the country. It is situated in the Chirchiq River valley west of the Chatkal Mountains and is …
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WebMar 28, 2024 · 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. Little remains of the ancient city after the 1966 …