The Uzbek population is mainly comprised of Uzbeks, which are a Turkic group, however, there are also significant minorities of Russians, Tajiks, Kazakhs, Karakalpaks and Tartars. The majority of the population are Muslim. However, there are Orthodox Christians and Buddhists, Jews, and Jews that reside in the country. As with Central Asians, Uzbeks are renownedly welcoming. It is customary to greet people and ask questions about their families health, personal, and social lives.

Uzbekistan tours are an excellent opportunity to sample local cooking and take a few tips back with you. A typical meal might include palov (rice blended with meat, onions, and carrots) or mutton cooked in a Tandir. Uzbeks also eat dumplings called manti, and a local variant of Kebabs. You can enjoy Uzbek food with traditional green and black teas, and also drinking yogurt, which is known as the ayran. Uzbekistan is a majority Muslim nation, is a secular one that allows visitors to taste local wines.

Uzbekistan belongs to the group of Central Asian countries between Asia and the Middle East. Its neighbors are Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan. Uzbekistan also has a coastline that runs along the Aral Sea and the large but shallow lake Sarygamysh. A majority of the country is covered in the Kyzyl Kum, also known as the red sand desert. There is a small area of fertile land within the Fergana Valley. The Uzbekistan mountains include the Tian Shan Range in the south of the country.

The bazaars in Uzbekistan are a dream for shoppers. Shopping here isn’t just a way to live and have a good time. The Tashkent markets, specifically the Chorsu Bazaar, are great for finding bargains. You can find soviet souvenirs like stamps, portraits by Lenin or Lenin, military uniforms, and caps. You can also find local souvenirs, such as intricately patterned pottery, colorful clothing, rugs and jewellery that is made of traditional silver. The Bukhara bazaar is perhaps the most photogenic, with its abundance of fresh food and smiling locals.

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