Uzbekistan

O‘zbekiston Ўзбекистон O'zbekstan Uzbekistan
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Uzbekistan is a nation in Asia. Russia conquered the territory of present-day Uzbekistan in the late 19th century. Stiff resistance to the Red Army after the Bolshevik Revolution was eventually suppressed and a socialist republic established in 1924. During the Soviet era, intensive production of "white gold" (cotton) and grain led to overuse of agrochemicals and the depletion of water supplies, which have left the land poisoned and the Aral Sea and certain rivers half dry. Independent since 1991, the country seeks to gradually lessen its dependence on agriculture while developing its mineral and petroleum reserves. Current concerns include terrorism by Islamic militants, economic stagnation, and the curtailment of human rights and democratization.

Uzbek Polities

• Republic of Uzbekistan (From 1991)
• Karakalpakstan (From 1992)
• Uzbekistan (1924-1991)
• Client state: Bukharan People's Soviet Republic (1920-1925)
• Client state: Khorezm People's Soviet Republic (1920-1925)

Neighbouring Nations

• Afghanistan
• Kazakhstan
• Kyrgyzstan
• Tajikistan
• Turkmenistan

References

• Country Studies: Uzbekistan (Library of Congress)
  
• The World Factbook (CIA)
  
• Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments (CIA)
  
• World Statesmen.org