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Uzbekistan
Amu Darya, major river of Uzbekistan
Aral Sea
capital, Toshkent
longtime president, Islam Karimov
Qoraqalpoghiston, autonomous republic of Uzbekistan
animal life
arts and architecture
cities
economy and trade
foreign relations
geography and environment
government and politics
health and welfare
history
overview of history of Uzbekistan
Abbas I (of Iran)
ancient country of Bactria
conquest by Wudi
early history to mid-19th century
ethnic violence
explorers
origins of Mughals
puzzle painting
Russian conquest in mid-19th century
Soviet period
Tamerlane
language
literacy rates (table)
national anthem
pictures of Uzbekistan
population and demographics
quotation
sports and recreation
1989: Union Of Soviet Socialist Republics
The Soviet Union began 1989 reeling from natural disaster. On December 7, 1988, an earthquake had struck the southern republic of Armenia. Some 25,000 people were killed, 15,000 injured, and more than 500,000 left homeless. Several towns were partially or completely destroyed. Although massive aid...
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