Geography

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   The republic of Uzbekistan is situated in the middle part of Euroasian continent between 37'0 and 45'0 northern breadthes and 56'0 and 73'0 east longitudes within the subtropical zone of northern hemisphere. Its territory covers approximayely 447,8 thousand sq. km (173000 mi2).

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    The republic borders on such countries as Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tadjikistan and Turkmenistan. Uzbekistan is divided into 13 administrative areas, including the Republic of Karakalpakstan. The main rivers of republic are Amu Darya and Syrdarya.
    Almost 80% of its territory is occupied by the vast Central Asian deserts. These deserts are flanked by extensive mountain systems in the east and southeast which occupy 15% of its territory.


                                                            Climat
                                                       Hydrography
                                                            Economy
                                                        Demography
                                                     Flora and fauna

Source: Uzbekistan. The report on human development. Tashkent, UNDP, JV ILTECH-DIMAGE (Uzbekistan/ Turkey), 1995.

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