The currency that’s legally in use currently is the So’m (also Sum, Soum). It is in circulation in Uzbekistan since 1994 when it was first introduced, and the currency code in ISO 4217 is UZS. The word “Sum” means pure in Kyrgyz and Uzbek language …

The history of any country, place, or region encompasses folklores, myths, legends, and intriguing stories besides numbers and facts. The universe of myths and legends of Uzbekistan is very big and colorful. It is the world where folk stories perfectly mix with the significant history …

The country of Uzbekistan which has an area of 447,000 sq km has a varied geographical aspect. Being the largest and most populous country in Central Asia, Uzbekistan also possesses a rich history and numerous ancient architectural monuments making it one of the hot favorite …

The beautiful Central Asian country of Uzbekistan is really old stretching back multiple millennia. The history of this country is the history of bloody conquest and rebellions, rise and fall of numerous dynasties, and lastly the history of iconic cities and individuals who left their …

Uzbekistan has a large and diverse cultural heritage primarily because of its storied history and strategic location along the Silk Road route that facilitate trade between East and West. It is now a multinational state with people ethnically Uzbek, Karakalpak,Tajik, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Russian, Ukrainian, Uyghur, …

Uzbekistan is the main tourist destination in Central Asia, and part of that can be attributed to good transportation facilities it has. Particularly the air transport was given prominence among other forms of transportation and has always received strong substantial investment. Rail lines and roadways …

We cannot call a holiday complete without buying few local souvenirs that characterize the places you visit. Although there is no such thing as perfect souvenir, the key to buying a good one is to purchase something that’ll mean something to you, something that you …

Rail transportation in Uzbekistan is considered the best in Central Asia. As of March 2017, the rail network in Uzbekistan totaled 4669 Km. About 50% of that is electrified with modern technology. The chain of railroad goes through highly populated regions of Uzbekistan and connects …

Uzbekistan Airways is the main flight carrier in Uzbekistan. Official name being National Air Company Uzbekistan Airways, it is operating under the name of just Uzbekistan Airways. It is headquartered in Tashkent and makes its hub at Tashkent International Airport. It flies internationally to other …

Uzbekistan follows a continental climate. The summers hover around40°C while the winters get really cold falling as low as −23°C. The summers start from June to August and it is usually long, hot, and dry. In these periods, the temperatures hit 33°C and the average …

After gaining independence in 1991 from the Soviet Union, Uzbekistan adopted an independent foreign policy which facilitated tourism and foreign investment into the country. Subsequently international laws were implemented which were in alignment with the best of the interest of the state to aid the …

Uzbekistan is a relatively lesser known country among the tourist fraternity. Many would struggle to point it out on a world map. But the obscurity of this place is what makes Uzbekistan a unique travel destination. Just as traveling to any other country requires an …