The Uzbek population is mainly comprised of Uzbeks, which are considered to be a Turkic group, but there are also significant minority groups of Russians, Tajiks, Kazakhs, Karakalpaks and Tartars. The majority of the populace is Muslim, but there are Orthodox Christians, Buddhists and Jews living within the country. As Central Asians, Uzbeks are known to be warm and welcoming. It’s commonplace to greet people with a handshake, and it’s considered to be polite to ask questions regarding the person’s family and health but without having to wait for the answers.
Uzbekistan tours let you experience the local cuisine and impart some of your tips with other. The typical meal can consist of meals like palov, which is rice mixed with carrots, onions, and meat, or mutton that is cooked in an oven called a Tandir. Uzbeks consume dumplings referred to as manti and a local variety of Kebabs. You can indulge in Uzbek dishes with traditional green and black teas, and also drinking yogurt, which is known as ayran. While Uzbekistan is a majorly Muslim nation, it’s secular, which means you can taste local wines produced in the region.
Uzbekistan is part of the Central Asian group between Asia and Middle East. It shares borders with Kazakhstan, Tajikistan Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan. Uzbekistan has also a coastline along the Aral Sea and the large but shallow lake Sarygamysh. The Kyzyl Kum (also known as the “red sand” desert) covers about 80% of the country. Only a small portion of the Fergana valley is fertile. The Tian Shan Range is located in the southern regions of Uzbekistan’s mountains.
The bazaars in Uzbekistan are a shoppers’ paradise. Shopping here isn’t just an opportunity to make money but also a wonderful time. The Tashkent markets, and especially the Chorsu Bazaar, are great for finding bargains. You can find soviet souvenirs such as stamps, portraits by Lenin as well as military uniforms and caps. Also, you can find local souvenirs such as intricately patterned pottery, vibrant clothing rug, jewellery and rugs constructed from silver of the traditional. The Bukhara bazaar is among the most photogenic, with its fresh produce stalls and smiling locals.
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