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The largest city in terms of population in Uzbekistan is the capital of the country, Tashkent. The number of its inhabitants is more than 5 times higher than the number of inhabitants of cities included in the five largest cities in the country. More than half a million residents live in Samarkand, which was the capital of the Uzbek USSR, and in the city of Namangan. The urban population makes up half of the country's inhabitants. At the same time, the growth rate of the urban population is currently low.

Tourists traveling to the cities of Uzbekistan are attracted by their rich history, shrines and ancient citadels. The Great Silk Road ran through many cities, which influenced their culture and architecture. Travelers are especially interested in religious buildings - minarets, mosques and madrasahs. The peculiarities of their construction are combined with the national architectural style.
The largest cities of Uzbekistan
List of the largest cities in terms of population in the country.
Tashkent
The largest city in Uzbekistan and one of the most ancient on its territory. The first mention of the city dates back to the 2nd century. The old stone buildings were almost completely destroyed in the 1966 earthquake. Among the architectural sights, the Khazrati Imam religious ensemble of the 16th century stands out. Ethnographic and archaeological collections are presented in state museums.
People began to live in this place as early as the 1st century BC. The modern city was founded in the 17th century. An interesting mausoleum of Khojamny-Kabra with a bizarre facing. Famous landmarks are the mosques of Mulla Bozor Okhund and Atavalikhon, as well as the Mulla-Kirgiz madrasah. Namangan Park is located in the center of the city - a good place for walking, its territory occupies 14 hectares. The national spirit has been preserved in this ancient city. Ancient architectural buildings, spiritual values, cultural objects are of interest to tourists from all over the world. Among the majestic and holy places are the Registan square with many architectural monuments, the Shakhi-Zinda mausoleum, the Bibi-Khanum mosque with rich decoration, the mausoleum of St. Daniel, near which there is a healing spring. Located in the Fergana Valley among picturesque landscapes. Its age is over 2000 years. Tourists are interested in the grandiose Jami Mosque with 26 arched spans on the main facade. A few kilometers from the city there are holy places - the ancient settlement of Mingtepa and the Teshik-Tash rock. The local history museum of the city contains about 65,000 archaeological exhibits. One of the youngest cities in the country - founded in 1876. Most of the houses in the city look modest, without architectural delights. Some houses are decorated with national ornaments. Of the buildings of the 19th century, the building of the Military Assembly, the House of the Military Governor and the Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky are of interest. The city is interesting for its beautiful landscapes; it is considered the greenest city in the country. The city is surrounded by deserts - it has a hot climate with frequent sandstorms. Despite the difficult environmental conditions, human settlements in these places were still in ancient times. Now the city is an administrative center, in which the national flavor has been preserved - oriental bazaars, camel rides in the desert. The ancient necropolis of Mizdahkan is interesting in the vicinity of the city.