Tashkent,
the capital of Uzbekistan, has a population of more than 2.3
million people and is a city with two thousand years of history.
It lies on the northern part of the Great Silk Route. During
the middle Ages, Tashkent had become the center of an agriculture
oasis, a town of handicrafts and arts, and a mighty fortress
on the northern border against nomadic tribes. After
the terrible earthquake of 1966, the town was practically ruined.
Tashkent again rose from its ashes and became one of the most
beautiful towns in Central Asia and one of the largest cultural,
scientific and industrial centers.
Tashkent
is a greenest town of Central Asia with lots of parks, fountains
and multicolored bazaars. The lines of the Tashkent metro -
the only metro in Central Asia - stretch 47 kilometers, and
the design of the stations is considered to be among the most
beautiful in the world. Quite a number of international meetings,
symposiums, congresses, and film festivals are held in Tashkent
on a regular basis. Tashkent is the sister city to 10 cities
of the world, such as Seattle, Scople, Karachi, and Pattiaia.
Tashkent is the international air gate of Uzbekistan and Central
Asia and is connected with direct flights to more than 15 countries
of the world. The flagship air carrier is Uzbekistan Airways.