Tashkent

　　Attraction Introduction   

　　    Tashkent is the capital of the Republic of Uzbekistan and a major economic and cultural center in Central Asia. In terms of population, it is the largest city in Central Asia and the fourth-largest in the CIS, after Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Kyiv. Covering an area of 260 square kilometers, it has a population of approximately 2.5 million. Uzbeks and Russians make up about 80% of the population, with minority groups including Tatars, Koreans, Cossacks, Ukrainians, and others.

　　Features

　　    The city’s industries include power generation, aviation, machinery manufacturing, and metal processing. The main crops are cotton, along with wheat, rice, vegetables, and melons. There are numerous higher education institutions and research centers. The city also boasts several theaters, including the New Opera and Ballet Theater. Other attractions include the Palace of Arts, museums, parks, and stadiums.

　　 Tashkent, Uzbekistan