My homeland

My homeland
For over 3000 years Central Asia has been a cultural and intellectual crossroads, luring travelers, traders, scholars and conquerors . Bordered by the vast Russian steppe to the north, the fairytale beauty of the Caspian Sea to the west, soaring mountains and wilderness to the south, and forbidding deserts and snowcapped peaks to the east, the countries of Central Asia are the ultimate travel destination for anyone seeking the trip of a lifetime. Recently independent, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan are the new frontiers on travel itineraries. The countries of this region encompass vast stretches of desert and steppe, pristine alpine lakes and snowcapped mountains, verdant valleys and orchards. The stunning landscapes invite you to swim Kyrgystan's warm alpine Lake Issyk-Kul, trek the Tien Shan or Pamir mountains or raft the Naryn River there and stay overnight in a yurt, take a camel ride over Kazakhstan's singing dunes or the Kara Kum in Turkmenistan and hike the foothills of the Pamirs in Tajikistan. A mix of the ancient world with modern flair, and a dash of Soviet era thrown in, it is home to the warmest people in the world. Bukhara, Tashkent, Samarkand, Merv, and Khiva are the fabled cities of Marco Polo, Tamerlane and Alexander the Great. Minarets spire upwards in clear blue skies vying for your attention with turquoise domes, arched portals and the sophisticated geometry of brilliantly colored tilework on mosques and medressas. Each country offers a myriad of cultural, historical and archaeological treasures. Many are designated UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the Ak-Sarai Palace in Shakhrisabze, Khiva's Ichan-Kala or old city where narrow medieval lanes are surrounded by ancient city walls, and the traditional buildings of Samarkand's Registan Square with their blue domes and tiled tesselations. Trade caravans traveled the network of Silk Road routes through here. Caravanserais dotted the desert oases and wealthy medieval cities offering a welcome refuge to weary travelers and pack animals. Many of these have now been converted into boutique hotels, restaurants and shops like the Nughai caravanserai in Bukhara.
Each week I will introduce you to the various cultures of Central Asia, Caucasus, China Silk Road, Mongolia and Russia, share my stunning photographs, and what you can expect on your adventure! Uzbekistan is one of the most ancient and unique countries in the world. How many have dreamed of seeing him once in their lives. And with you we will live in its bosom, enjoy the fresh air, the clear water, the incomparable blessings. Not everyone has that kind of happiness. Do you know in which region of Uzbekistan it is located? We feel that you first want to know the meaning of the word "region". Region is an Arabic word meaning direction, boundary, territory. This word can be used in broad and narrow senses. It broadly refers to an area that spans several countries. For example, the word Central Asian region has a broad meaning. Because the Central Asian region includes many countries. In the narrow sense, the word means several provinces within a particular country. For example, you have probably heard on television and radio that "spring work has begun in the southern regions of the country." So, tell me, which region do you mean by the southern regions of our country? If someone asks us about our homeland, we should first mention this information. Uzbekistan is a country located in the central and northern part of Central Asia. It is bordered by Kyrgyzstan to the northeast, Kazakhstan to the north and northwest, Turkmenistan to the southwest, Tajikistan to the southeast, and partly Afghanistan to the south. The total area is 447 square kilometers. Four-fifths of the area consists of plains, a small part of mountains, hills, mountain slopes. The largest rivers in Central Asia, the Amudarya and the Syrdarya, flow through Uzbekistan. In the eastern and south-eastern part of the country there are Tiyonshan, Alay, Turkestan, Zarafshan and Gissar mountains. Among these mountains are such large valleys as Fergana, Zarafshan, itab-Shahrisabz, Surkhan-Sherabad, Chirchik-Ahangaron. The main part of the population lives in these valleys. Have you looked carefully at the map with the image of our country? Let's take a look at it together. Here, each region is different. Each region and province is distinguished by its unique nature, people and unique culture. The words of President Islam Karimov are based on this fact: Indeed, our country is so diverse and unique that when we say Uzbekistan, we mean the beautiful cities and villages of the Fergana Valley, the ancient architectural monuments of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. The expanses of Karakalpakstan, the beautiful and majestic image of Tashkent, the vast hills of Kashkadarya, the mountains of Surkhandarya, the unique customs and traditions of the people of each region. President Islam Karimov has said wonderful things about each of them in his works. Here are some examples of them, We hope you will read them carefully and memorize them. “Tashkent is a huge political gateway to the East. It is the capital of our country, which has an economic and spiritual status, highly developed science, culture, creativity and scientific potential, and is recognized worldwide. ” “Bukhara has always been the land of brave heroes. This is the homeland of the Uzbek national struggle, which is recognized worldwide today. ” "Speaking of the Surkhandarya oasis, first of all, it is a beautiful, sunny country with vast fields on one side. z appears in front of us. We imagine hardworking, tolerant people, open-hearted and warm-hearted people living in this beautiful, unique country. ” “When we say Tashkent region, we mean a beautiful mountain with mountains like Chatkal, Ugam, Chimgan, fertile fields, huge industrial enterprises, modern cities, prosperous villages, beautiful gardens. the oasis will appear. "

“Samarkand is a divine place with a history of thousands of years, which spread the fame of our people and nation to the whole world.

Samarkand is a city with a glorious past, a happy present and an eternal future. ”

“Kashkadarya is one of the regions of our country with many natural resources, a place with great potential, beautiful and unique, in the sight of God. And it is the homeland of brave and courageous people who have built their country and lived faithfully in this oasis. ”

"When we say Navoi region, we mean the unique nature of this beautiful oasis, endless deserts and fields, vast pastures, as well as a huge industrial zone."