In the very depths of Central Asia, in a fabulously picturesque oasis, is Uzbekistan. This wonderful land falls in love with absolutely everyone at first sight. The beauty of its amazing nature is striking: bright greenery of vegetation against a background of clear blue sky and snow-white clouds.
The abundance of ancient monuments, the ancient architecture of oriental palaces with minarets and domes aimed at the sky, original national culture, traditions, cuisine and customs - all this fascinates and delights.
The article provides a brief overview of Uzbekistan (territory, population, etc.).
General information
Uzbekistan is located in the heart of the Central Asian region. The natural landscapes of this state are striking in their splendor and diversity. Snow-capped mountain peaks, spacious fertile valleys, mountainous fast rivers, as well as endless deserts and steppes are amazing.
The people of this country carefully preserve the cultural heritage of their ancestors, their customs and traditions. Ancient monuments and buildings and structures of modernity coexist beautifully and harmoniously in the Uzbek settlements. For centuries, the inhabitants of Uzbekistan have been famous for their benevolence and cordiality.
Location of Uzbekistan
Geographically, the territory of Uzbekistan, as noted above, is located in the central part of Central Asia. It extends between the rivers Amu Darya and Syr Darya.
The country borders on five neighboring states: in the northeast - with Kazakhstan, in the east and southeast, respectively, with Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, in the west - with Turkmenistan and in the south - with Afghanistan.
Briefly from the story
The history of this country goes back centuries. The Uzbek land remembers many historical military campaigns and battles, the reasons for which were the fact that this region has attracted conquerors for centuries. For example, Alexander the Great (or local Iskander) and Genghis Khan, as well as the troops of the Persian rulers.
Over the centuries, many nationalities (both nomadic and settled) have been replaced in Uzbekistan. They arranged new settlements and created families here. As a result, each generation, adopting the customs and traditions of the past, left behind its own legacy. In this country, completely different directions of culture have intertwined into an amazing and beautiful melody of the east. Contemporaries got invaluable wealth - architectural monuments of antiquity, national poetry and literature, amazingly colorful dances and music, unique philosophical teachings and discoveries of science. And how many unsolved mysteries and mysteries have survived …
Landscapes of nature
The territory of Uzbekistan is rich in the most diverse and unusually beautiful landscapes. Mountain ranges with peaks of different heights are interspersed with open, wide valleys. The plains extend mainly in the northwestern regions of the country, occupying more than 70% of the area. The rest of the area (east and south-east) is occupied by mountains and foothills, including the Altai mountain ranges, the western spurs of the Tien Shan and the mountain system of the Gissar Range.
Due to the scale of the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan, it is characterized by the most diverse landscapes. The deserts of Karakum and Kyzylkum add unusual mystery to the country's unique relief.
Although the climate in the country is sharply continental, and the air humidity is quite low due to the small amount of precipitation, the natural landscape determines the richness of fauna and flora. The world of vegetation has 6, 000 species, 3, 700 of which are higher plants, and one fifth of them are endemic. The world of fauna is represented by 600 species of vertebrate animals, 90 - mammals and 40 - fish. In order to protect the country's natural wealth in Uzbekistan, parks, reserves and reserves have been organized.
