General information: Russia conquered Uzbekistan at the end of the 19th century. Stubborn resistance to the Red Army after the First World War was finally crushed and in 1925 a socialist republic was proclaimed. Under Soviet rule, intensive production of “white gold” (cotton) and grain led to the overuse of agrochemicals and the depletion of […]

Demography and economic geography. – Internal state of central-western Asia. The Uzbekistan is one of the largest countries in Central Asia, with an area of ​​447,400 km2, but most of the population is concentrated in the valleys of Fergana (partly shared with Tajikistan) and Tashkent, or close to the long Turkmen border along the ancient […]

Passport and visa regulations Nationalities Passport required visa required Return ticket required Switzerland Yes no no Austria Yes no no Germany Yes no no Turkey Yes no no Other EU countries Yes no no Passport information Generally required, must be valid for 3 months after the visa expires. Note on the passport The entry regulations […]