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Tashkent

Capital and largest city of Uzbekistan.

Tashkent City

Tashkent is the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan. Located in a fertile valley in Central Asia, it's a major industrial and commercial hub with historical significance as a key city along the Silk Road. It was largely rebuilt after a devastating earthquake in 1966.

Etymology

Tashkent derives from the Persian term meaning 'stone city'.

Explain Like I’m 5

Tashkent is the capital city of Uzbekistan, like Washington D.C. is to the United States.

Fun Facts

It was a major stop on the Silk Road
The city suffered extensive damage in an earthquake in 1966
It is home to the Khast Imam Complex, a significant Islamic center

FAQ

What is Tashkent? The capital and largest city of Uzbekistan
Where is it located? In the northeastern part of Uzbekistan
What language is spoken there? Uzbek and Russian

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

city capital

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Uzbekistan Central Asia

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