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Uzbekistan Facts and Country Information...

Uzbekistan is country situated in the Central part of the Asian continent. It is one of the two doubly landlocked countries in the world. The country spans over an area measuring 447000 square kilometres. The country has no direct connection to an ocean however inland manmade canals and the Caspian Sea make it possible.

80% of the area covered by the country is taken up by the flat deserts. The east is full of mountain ranges which rise to heights of nearly 4500 metres. The foothills of the Tian Shan mountain range cover up the south-eastern part of the country.

The Qizilqum Desert is the largest desert in the country and is shared with a neighbouring country.

 The Fergana Valley is the most arable part of the country which stretches for 21440 square kilometres. The valley is surrounded by various mountain ranges on the north, east and south sides. The western end is dominated by the Syr Darya River.

The Syr Darya and Amu Darya are the most important rivers in the country. Sarygamysh Lake is a shallow lake which lies near the country’s international border. The Adelunga Toghi Mountain is the highest peak in the country and it stands tall at 4301 meters above sea level.