Uzbekistan maps show the country stretching from the Aral Sea to the Tien Shien Mountains.

It’s a central Asian country and the ethnic community of Uzbeks occupies the country.

Samarkhand is one of the oldest cities and is a very strategic spot in Central Asian politics.

The map of Uzbekistan shows the area of as 447,100 sq. km.Uzbekistan was the centre of Muslim culture and politics in the 9th century when Tamer lain made Samarkhand his capital.

It then became part of Soviet Union and then gained its independence in 1991. It has a rich and colorful past and heritage. And is the cradle of many civilizations.

The tourism industry in Uzbekistan is full of surprises. The best place to visit is Samarkhand, where you will see the history come alive. The city has a past which is more than 2500 years old and can be still seen in day to day lives of all people.

 There are very few other destinations to visit in Turkmenistan and among them is Tashkent which was an important city during the Soviet times too.

Roam around the old streets and watch the Soviet buildings. Another great place to visit is Bukhara and has many fortresses and madrassas.