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Uzbekistan - The Story of An Unknown Country

The document provides an overview of Uzbekistan, covering its geographical location, historical background, cultural heritage, and political evolution. It highlights the reasons for the country's obscurity, such as historical factors and lack of promotion, while also detailing must-visit cities, natural wonders, and traditional cuisine. The conclusion reflects on the gradual political reforms under current leadership, indicating a move towards greater freedoms and stability.

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Uzbekistan - The Story of An Unknown Country

The document provides an overview of Uzbekistan, covering its geographical location, historical background, cultural heritage, and political evolution. It highlights the reasons for the country's obscurity, such as historical factors and lack of promotion, while also detailing must-visit cities, natural wonders, and traditional cuisine. The conclusion reflects on the gradual political reforms under current leadership, indicating a move towards greater freedoms and stability.

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Uzbekistan

The story of an
unknown country
Made by: Catarina Espanhol e Teresa Bolas
Discipline: English
Teacher: Gilda Encarnação
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Introduction
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Where is 3
Why is it often
Uzbekistan? overlooked?

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History of 5
Cultural 6
Religion and
Heritage and spoken
Uzbekistan
traditions languages
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Must-visit Uzbekistan’s
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cities and natural Uzbek cuisine
landmarks wonders

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Uzbekistan’s 1
Political Conclusion
Evolution
Introductio
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Where is Uzbekistan?
Why is it often overlooked?
● Geographical location
● Historical and political factors
● Lack of international promotion
● Perceived complexity
● Competition from neighboring countries
History of Uzbekistan
● Ancient times
● The rise of Islam and the Golden Age
● Mongol invasion and Timurid Empire
● Uzbek Khanates and Russian Rule
● Independence and Modern Uzbekistan

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Cultural Heritage and traditions
A blend of cultures

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Cultural heritage and traditions
Traditional clothing and handicrafts

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Cultural heritage and traditions
Festivals and celebrations

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Religions and spoken languages
Religion
● Muslim (most are Sunni Muslim)
● Eastern Orthodox Christian
● Non religious or other religions

Language
● Uzbek (official language)
● Turkic languages
● Russian

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Must-visit cities and landmarks
Samarkand

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Must-visit cities and landmarks
Bukhara

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Must-visit cities and landmarks
Khiva

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Must-visit cities and landmarks
Tashkent

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Uzbekistan’s natural wonders
The Kyzylkum Desert
Uzbekistan’s natural wonders
The Tien Shan Mountains

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Uzbekistan’s natural wonders
The Aral Sea Disaster

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Uzbek cuisine

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Uzbekistan’s Political Evolution
Islam Karimov’s rule (1991-2016)
Strict control over opposition, media, and freedoms.

Focus on stability and self-reliance, limited democracy.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s Presidency (2016-present)


Introduced economic and foreign policy reforms.

Allowed more personal freedoms, though political opposition remains weak.

Current Situation
Gradual political opening, ongoing reforms.

Not a full democracy, but progress is visible.

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Conclusion

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