Short guide to Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has been striving to boost its tourism potential since it declared its independence from the Soviet Union back in 1991. It is the most densely populated country in Central Asia and along with Liechtenstein is the only country in the world surrounded by solely landlocked states.
It is bordered by Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan and the Aral Sea. Slowly but surely, Uzbekistan has been raising awareness of its potential as a holiday hotspot and trying to raise its profile by boasting to the world about its archaeological, architectural and natural treasures.
The country is home to a host of activities ranging from outdoor pursuits in the hilly regions to exploring the rich and diverse history. Among the oldest towns in the world are Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, which were once main points of trade on the Silk Road. They are home to ancient mosques and madrasas, palaces, citadels, minarets, bazaars and mausoleums.
The capital of Tashkent is the commercial hub and was once formerly part of the Silk Road. But it is often ignored as a site of interest for tourists in favour of the historically richer areas like Samarkand. The 2,750-year-old World Heritage city was once the greatest in Central Asia and boasts one of the most impressive sights in the region in Registan Square.
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