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Country in Central Asia

File:1872 Vereshchagin Triumphierend anagoria.JPG

Historical painting by Vereshchagin

Uzbekistan (Template:Lang-uz), officially the Republic of Uzbekistan, is a landlocked country in Central Asia. It is surrounded by five countries: Kazakhstan to the north; Kyrgyzstan to the northeast; Tajikistan to the southeast; Afghanistan to the south; and Turkmenistan to the southwest. Uzbekistan is a presidential republic, with its capital in Tashkent.

History[edit]

The region that is now Uzbekistan has a rich history, having been part of the Persian Empire, the Empire of Alexander the Great, and the Timurid Empire. The area was a key part of the Silk Road, a network of trade routes connecting the East and West.

Ancient and Medieval Periods[edit]

The earliest recorded inhabitants of Central Asia were Iranian nomads who arrived from the northern grasslands of what is now Uzbekistan sometime in the first millennium BC. These nomads, who spoke an Eastern Iranian language, settled in the region and built an extensive irrigation system along the rivers.

Timurid Empire[edit]

The region was conquered by Timur (Tamerlane) in the 14th century, who established the Timurid Empire with its capital in Samarkand. Timur's empire was known for its cultural achievements and architectural wonders.

Russian Empire and Soviet Union[edit]

In the 19th century, the region was gradually incorporated into the Russian Empire. Following the Russian Revolution of 1917, Uzbekistan became part of the Soviet Union as the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic.

Independence[edit]

Uzbekistan declared independence from the Soviet Union on 31 August 1991. Islam Karimov became the first President of Uzbekistan, serving until his death in 2016. He was succeeded by Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Geography[edit]

Uzbekistan is characterized by its diverse geography, which includes mountains, deserts, and fertile valleys. The country is predominantly arid, with the Kyzylkum Desert covering much of its territory.

Climate[edit]

The climate of Uzbekistan is classified as continental, with hot summers and cold winters. The country experiences low annual rainfall, making water resources a critical issue.

Politics[edit]

Uzbekistan is a unitary state with a presidential system. The President of Uzbekistan is the head of state and government. The Oliy Majlis is the national parliament, consisting of two chambers: the Legislative Chamber and the Senate.

Economy[edit]

Uzbekistan has a diverse economy, with significant contributions from agriculture, mining, and manufacturing. The country is a major producer of cotton, gold, and natural gas.

Culture[edit]

Uzbekistan has a rich cultural heritage, with influences from Persian, Turkic, and Russian cultures. The country is known for its traditional music, dance, and cuisine.

Cuisine[edit]

Uzbek cuisine is known for its hearty and flavorful dishes, such as plov (a rice dish with meat and vegetables) and manti (dumplings).

Gallery[edit]

Russian troops entering Central Asia
Traditional Uzbek clothing
Uzbekistan in the United Nations
Climate map of Uzbekistan
Cotton picking in Karakalpakstan
Water stress map
Aral Sea changes from 1989 to 2014
Water reservoir in Uzbekistan
Oliy Majlis, the Parliament of Uzbekistan
Islam Karimov
Shavkat Mirziyoyev
Abdulla Aripov

Related pages[edit]

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-'''Uzbekistan''' is a country located in Central Asia. It is one of the only two countries in the world that is a double landlocked country, meaning it is surrounded by landlocked countries on all sides. The other country with this distinction is Liechtenstein. Uzbekistan is bordered by five landlocked countries: Kazakhstan to the north; Kyrgyzstan to the northeast; Tajikistan to the southeast; Afghanistan to the south; and Turkmenistan to the southwest.
+{{Short description|Country in Central Asia}}
+[[File:Uzbekistan_(centered_orthographic_projection).svg|Map of Uzbekistan|thumb]]
+[[File:Kaunakes_Bactria_Louvre_AO31917.jpg|Ancient Bactrian artifact|thumb]]
+[[File:Empire_of_Timur_and_his_Campaigns.png|Empire of Timur|thumb]]
+[[File:1872_Vereshchagin_Triumphierend_anagoria.JPG|Historical painting by Vereshchagin|thumb]]
+'''Uzbekistan''' ({{lang-uz|O_zbekiston}}), officially the Republic of Uzbekistan, is a [[landlocked country]] in [[Central Asia]]. It is surrounded by five countries: [[Kazakhstan]] to the north; [[Kyrgyzstan]] to the northeast; [[Tajikistan]] to the southeast; [[Afghanistan]] to the south; and [[Turkmenistan]] to the southwest. Uzbekistan is a [[presidential republic]], with its capital in [[Tashkent]].
-== History ==
+==History==
-Uzbekistan has a rich and diverse history, with influences from various empires and cultures throughout the centuries. The area that is now Uzbekistan was part of the Persian Empire in ancient times, and later became part of the Turkic Khaganate and the Mongol Empire. In the 19th century, the region was incorporated into Russian Turkestan, and in 1924, it became the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic, a part of the Soviet Union. Uzbekistan declared independence on August 31, 1991, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
+The region that is now Uzbekistan has a rich history, having been part of the [[Persian Empire]], the [[Empire of Alexander the Great]], and the [[Timurid Empire]]. The area was a key part of the [[Silk Road]], a network of trade routes connecting the East and West.
-== Geography ==
+===Ancient and Medieval Periods===
-Uzbekistan's geography is characterized by its landlocked status and its arid climate. The country has a diverse range of landscapes, from the flat, desert terrain of the Kyzylkum Desert, one of the largest sand deserts in the world, to the mountainous regions of the Tian Shan and Pamir mountain ranges in the east.
+The earliest recorded inhabitants of Central Asia were Iranian nomads who arrived from the northern grasslands of what is now Uzbekistan sometime in the first millennium BC. These nomads, who spoke an Eastern Iranian language, settled in the region and built an extensive irrigation system along the rivers.
-== Economy ==
+===Timurid Empire===
-Uzbekistan's economy is diverse and has a large potential for growth. The country is a major producer and exporter of cotton, gold, and natural gas. In recent years, the government has been implementing economic reforms to diversify the economy and attract foreign investment.
+The region was conquered by [[Timur]] (Tamerlane) in the 14th century, who established the Timurid Empire with its capital in [[Samarkand]]. Timur's empire was known for its cultural achievements and architectural wonders.
-== Culture ==
+===Russian Empire and Soviet Union===
-Uzbekistan's culture is a blend of its Turkic, Persian, and Mongol heritage, with influences from Islamic and Soviet culture. The country is known for its rich traditions in music, dance, and visual arts, particularly miniature painting and embroidery.
+In the 19th century, the region was gradually incorporated into the [[Russian Empire]]. Following the Russian Revolution of 1917, Uzbekistan became part of the [[Soviet Union]] as the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic.
-== See also ==
+===Independence===
-* [[History of Uzbekistan]]
+Uzbekistan declared independence from the Soviet Union on 31 August 1991. [[Islam Karimov]] became the first President of Uzbekistan, serving until his death in 2016. He was succeeded by [[Shavkat Mirziyoyev]].
-* [[Geography of Uzbekistan]]
-* [[Economy of Uzbekistan]]
+==Geography==
-* [[Culture of Uzbekistan]]
+Uzbekistan is characterized by its diverse geography, which includes mountains, deserts, and fertile valleys. The country is predominantly arid, with the [[Kyzylkum Desert]] covering much of its territory.
+===Climate===
+The climate of Uzbekistan is classified as continental, with hot summers and cold winters. The country experiences low annual rainfall, making water resources a critical issue.
+==Politics==
+Uzbekistan is a [[unitary state]] with a [[presidential system]]. The President of Uzbekistan is the head of state and government. The [[Oliy Majlis]] is the national parliament, consisting of two chambers: the Legislative Chamber and the Senate.
+==Economy==
+Uzbekistan has a diverse economy, with significant contributions from agriculture, mining, and manufacturing. The country is a major producer of [[cotton]], [[gold]], and [[natural gas]].
+==Culture==
+Uzbekistan has a rich cultural heritage, with influences from Persian, Turkic, and Russian cultures. The country is known for its traditional music, dance, and cuisine.
+===Cuisine===
+Uzbek cuisine is known for its hearty and flavorful dishes, such as [[plov]] (a rice dish with meat and vegetables) and [[manti]] (dumplings).
+==Gallery==
+<gallery>
+KarazinNN_VstRusVoyskGRM.jpg|Russian troops entering Central Asia
+Sartscrop.jpg|Traditional Uzbek clothing
+UN-Uzbekistan.svg|Uzbekistan in the United Nations
+Koppen-Geiger_Map_UZB_present.svg|Climate map of Uzbekistan
+Karakalpakstan_Kyzyl_Qala_Cotton_Picking.jpg|Cotton picking in Karakalpakstan
+Water_Stress,_Top_Countries_(2020).svg|Water stress map
+AralSea1989_2014.jpg|Aral Sea changes from 1989 to 2014
+Suv-ombori.gif|Water reservoir in Uzbekistan
+Oliy_Majlis_(Parliament_of_Uzbekistan).jpg|Oliy Majlis, the Parliament of Uzbekistan
+Islam_karimov_cropped.jpg|Islam Karimov
+Shavkat_Mirziyoyev_official_portrait_(cropped_2).jpg|Shavkat Mirziyoyev
+Abdulla_Aripov.png|Abdulla Aripov
+</gallery>
+==Related pages==
+* [[Silk Road]]
+* [[Timur]]
+* [[Central Asia]]
 [[Category:Uzbekistan]]
-[[Category:Countries in Asia]]
-[[Category:Landlocked countries]]
-[[Category:Central Asia]]
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