Tashkent,

the capital of Uzbekistan, has a population of more than 2.3 million people and is a city with two thousand years of history. It lies on the northern part of the Great Silk Road.

The city is a major exporter to Eastern Europe of silk, cotton and textiles, as well as oil, coal, copper, sulfur, rice and manufactured products such as television sets, automobiles and tractors.

After the earthquake, which took place in 1966, the town was practically ruined. Tashkent again rose from its ashes and became one of the most beautiful city in Central Asia and one of the largest cultural, scientific and industrial centers. Despite its modern appearance, Tashkent lacks neither beauty nor culture; this city is surprisingly green, thanks to its beautifully laid-out parks and its glistening fountains and multicolored bazaars. The lines of the Tashkent metro - the only one in Central Asia - stretch 55 kilometers, and the design of the stations is considered to be among the most beautiful in the world. Quite a number of international meetings, symposiums, congresses, and film festivals are held in Tashkent on a regular basis. Tashkent is the sister city to 10 cities of the world, such as Seattle, Karachi and others.

Tashkent is the international air gate of Uzbekistan and Central Asia and is connected with direct flights to more than 17 countries of the world. The flagship air carrier is Uzbekistan Airways.