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Uzbekistan — Uzbekistan Time (UZT)
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Major Cities in Uzbekistan
📝 Uzbekistan Facts, Holidays & Tourism
🎓 For Students:
- Modern education system with major universities.
- Top Universities: National University of Uzbekistan, Tashkent University of Information Technologies.
- Popular Fields: Engineering, Medicine, IT, Business Studies.
- Scholarships: Government and international programs available.
✈️ For Visitors:
- Visa: eVisa and visa-free for certain countries.
- Popular Destinations: Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Fergana Valley.
- Best Time to Visit: April–June & September–October.
- Transportation: Domestic flights, trains, buses, and taxis.
💼 For Professionals & Expats:
- Work Visa: Required, often sponsored by employers.
- Key Sectors: IT, Manufacturing, Textiles, Tourism.
- Cost of Living: Moderate, varies by city.
- Business Etiquette: Formal greetings, conservative attire in offices.
🏞️ Tourism & Culture:
- Rich cultural heritage along the Silk Road.
- Famous Attractions: Registan, Ark Fortress, Shah-i-Zinda, Chorsu Bazaar.
- Major Festivals: Navruz (Persian New Year), Independence Day (Sept 1).
- UNESCO Sites: Historic Center of Bukhara, Samarkand – Crossroads of Cultures.
📌 Quick Tips:
- Currency: Uzbekistani Som (UZS).
- Timezone: UZT (UTC+05:00) — no DST.
- Emergency Numbers: 102 (Police), 103 (Ambulance), 101 (Fire).
- Electricity: 220V, 50Hz; plug types C & F.