The Republic of UZBEKISTAN

Country Profile Nationality: Uzbek. Population (July 2009 est.): million. Ethnic groups (1996 est.): Uzbek 80%, Russian 5.5%, Tajik 5%, Kazakh 3%, Karakalpak 2.5%, Tatar 1.5%, other 2.5%. Religions: Muslim 90% (mostly Sunni), Eastern Orthodox 5%, other 5%. Languages: Uzbek 74.3%, Russian 14.2%, Tajik 4.4%, other 7.1%. Education: Literacy--97% (total population). Health (2009 est.): Life expectancy years men; years women.

The National Flag of the Country

The Coat of Arms

President-Islam Karimov

Currency (SOM)

Culture

Uzbek cuisine

Uzbekistan Sport President and Ruslan ChagayevRuslan Chagayev-Boxing Champ

Uzbek Football

Industry

Tourism

Summer

Typical Uzbek homes-countryside

Uzbek homes

Fruits and Bazaars

Locally grown melons

Watermelon-special fruit of summer

Sweet summer melons

International cooperation

Shanghai Cooperation

I.Karimov and Ban Ki Moon

Music and art

Modern Uzbek Weddings

Wedding Dinner Table

Happy Couple and Ending!

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