Tashkent: Quick Facts

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New aviation deals raise flight limits between China and Central Asia • Nov. 11, 2026, 2:45 AM ET (Euronews)

New Tashkent takes shape as a city for two million • Nov. 5, 2026, 9:00 AM ET (Euronews)

Central Asian mineral trade moves beyond investment discussions • Nov. 2, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Euronews)

Uzbekistan signs $4.7bn energy deals and outlines plans for two more nuclear power plants • Oct. 16, 2026, 10:43 AM ET (Euronews)

Uzbekistan promotes its scientific heritage internationally • Oct. 16, 2026, 9:00 AM ET (Euronews)

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Map highlighting Uzbekistan in Central Asia, with a marker for its national capital, Tashkent. Surrounding countries such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Afghanistan are labeled, with major bodies of water like the Caspian Sea and Black Sea also shown. An inset globe in the upper left corner indicates the region's location within Eurasia.

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