Tashkent is one of the largest ancient cities in Central Asia, the capital of the Repablik of Uzbekistan. It is one of the largest industrial and transport hubs and cultural centers in Central Asia

Tashkent is one of the largest ancient cities in Central Asia, the capital of the Repablik of Uzbekistan. It is one of the largest industrial and transport hubs and cultural centers in Central Asia. The population is 2 130 900. The city is close to the border of Kazakhstan. The area is 327.9 km^2.