- Tashkent is a cosmopolitan, multi-ethnic city1. It is the capital of Uzbekistan, a predominantly Muslim nation with a diverse cultural heritage1. Nearly 60% of the population identify as Uzbek, but it also has considerable Russian and Tajik populations2. Around 7% of its residents were registered as ‘Other Nationalities’ in the 2008 census, which includes a significant number of expatriates2.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.Uzbekistan, a predominantly Muslim nation, has a diverse cultural heritage, and Tashkent is cosmopolitan, multi-ethnic city, home to Uzbeks, Kazakhs, descendents of Mongol nomads, Armenians, Tajiks, and even (perhaps) green-eyed, red-haired descendants of Alexander the Great’s armies.roadsandkingdoms.com/2019/know-before-you-go …Tashkent is a diverse city — although nearly 60% of the population identify as Uzbek, it also has considerable Russian and Tajik populations. Around 7% of its residents were registered as ‘Other Nationalities’ in the 2008 census, which includes a significant number of expatriates.www.internations.org/tashkent-expats/guide/movin…
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See all on WikipediaTashkent 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 … See moreSince 2020, when Yangihayot District was created, Tashkent has been divided into the following 12 districts (Uzbek: tumanlar): See more
Most important scientific institutions of Uzbekistan, such as the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, are located in Tashkent. There are several universities and institutions of … 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 … 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 …
WEBUzbekistan, a predominantly Muslim nation, has a diverse cultural heritage, and Tashkent is cosmopolitan, multi-ethnic city, home to Uzbeks, Kazakhs, descendents of Mongol …
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WEBSprawling Tashkent (Toshkent) is Central Asia’s hub and the place where everything in Uzbekistan happens. It's one part newly built national capital, thick with the institutions of …
WEBJan 28, 2020 · Tashkent's 2020 population is now estimated at 2,517,381. In 1950, the population of Tashkent was 754,688. Tashkent has grown by 138,232 since 2015, which …
WEBNov 23, 2021 · Tashkent is the largest city in the region and home to some of its most impressive sites, largest bazaars, tastiest food and friendliest people. Join us as we …
WEBThe cities of Samarkand, Bukhara, and Tashkent have histories that extend back to ancient times. Andijon (Andizhan), Khiva, and Qŭqon ( Kokand) also have served the region as cultural, political, and trade centres for …
WEBOct 8, 2022 · Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan and the largest city in Central Asia. Tashkent, like many cities in Uzbekistan, is an ancient city. Its age is more than 2000 years. In written sources, the history of Tashkent …
The history of Tashkent
WEBTashkent became the center of the entire Turkestan Governorate General and the giant Syr Darya region from Talas to the Aral Sea, and according to the census of 1897 with a population of 155,000 people was the 10th …
WEBAs of Jan 2021, the population of Tashkent was 2.68 million, accounting for 7.7 percent of the Uzbekistan’s total population. Tashkent also has the highest employment rate in the country. Tashkent is a cosmopolitan and …
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