Uzbekistan’s population is mostly made up of ethnic Uzbeks which are considered to be a Turkic group, but there are also significant minority groups of Russians, Tajiks, Kazakhs, Karakalpaks and Tartars. Nearly 90% of the populace is Muslim, but there are also Orthodox Christians, Buddhists and Jews living in the country. Uzbeks are, like their Central Asian counterparts, are known for being warm and welcoming. It is traditional to shake hands with people and ask them questions about their family, health, and personal lives.
Uzbekistan excursions are a wonderful opportunity to sample local cooking and take some tips with you. A typical meal could comprise of dishes like palov, which is rice mixed with carrots, onions, and meat, or mutton that is cooked in an oven called a Tandir. Uzbeks also eat dumplings called manti, as well as a local version of Kebabs. Enjoy your Uzbek cuisine with some traditional green or black tea, or a drink of yogurt, which is known as the ayran. Although Uzbekistan is a majorly Muslim country, it’s a secular, meaning it is possible to drink local wines that are produced in the region.
Uzbekistan is part of the Central Asian group between Asia and the Middle East. It shares borders with Kazakhstan, Tajikistan Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan. Uzbekistan also has a coast that runs along the Aral Sea and the large but shallow lake Sarygamysh. The Kyzyl Kum (also known as the “red sand” desert) is a vast majority of the country. Only a small portion of the Fergana valley has fertile land. The Tian Shan Range is located in the southern region of the Uzbekstan mountains.
Uzbekistan’s bazaars are a shopper’s paradise. The bargaining here is not only a normal part of the culture, it’s also a good laugh. The Tashkent markets, particularly the Chorsu Bazaar, are great to discover bargains. There are Soviet souvenirs such as stamps, portraits by Lenin as well as military uniforms and caps. Other local souvenirs include pale and intricately patterned pottery, colorful rugs and clothes as well as jewellery made from traditional silver. The Bukhara bazaar is perhaps the most photogenic, with its abundance of fresh food and smiling people.
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