Uzbekistan is a doubly landlocked country in Central Asia, formerly part of the Soviet Union. It is also a regionally significant producer of natural gas, coal, copper, oil, silver, and uranium. It is currently the only country in Central Asia with a subway system.
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is a doubly landlocked country in Central Asia, formerly part of the Soviet Union. Uzbekistan is a dry country.
Climate of Uzbekistan
The climate in the country is continental, with little precipitation. Uzbekistan is divided into 12 provinces. Uzbekistan has a very low GNI per capita.
Economy of Uzbekistan
Economic production is concentrated in commodities. Uzbekistan is now the world's fourth-largest producer and the world's second-largest exporter of cotton. It is also the seventh largest world producer of gold. Uzbekistan is also a regionally significant producer of natural gas, coal, copper, oil, silver, and uranium. Agriculture contributes about 37% of GDP while employing 44% of the labor force. Unemployment and underemployment are estimated to be at least 20%. Tashkent is the national capital and the largest city. Uzbekistan is currently the only country in Central Asia with a subway system, and it is considered to be one of the cleanest system in the world. Uzbekistan has car-producing plants which produce modern cars.
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