Uzbekistan
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About Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is a doubly landlocked country in Central Asia, bordering Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan. It is the most populous nation in Central Asia, with over 35 million inhabitants, and its capital is Tashkent. The country is widely known for its historic Silk Road cities — Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva — which contain significant examples of Islamic architecture spanning many centuries. The landscape ranges from the Kyzylkum Desert and open steppes to mountain ranges in the east, offering a varied natural setting alongside its cultural heritage.