1. On what continent is Uzbekistan situated? Central Asia

1. On what continent is Uzbekistan situated?

Central Asia

2. What Republics does it border on?

In the North- East Uzbekistan borders on Kazakhstan, in the East and South- East- on Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, in the west- on Turkmenistan and in the South- on Afghanistan.

3. What territory does it occupy?

The territory of Uzbekistan stretches 1425 km from the West to the East, and 930 from the North to the South.

4. What kind of climate has Uzbekistan?

The climate of Uzbekistan is continental. The coldest month in Uzbekistan is January, and the hottest summer month is July. Beginning from July till September there are no rains.

5. How many sunny days are there in a year?

Uzbekistan is a sunny land, filled with warmth and light. It is typical for this region the high solstice throughout the year, as well as an abundance of warm and sunny days. Indeed, the number of sunny days in a year is more than 320

6. What is the population on of Uzbekistan?

Its 32.5 million people

7. How many regions are there in Uzbekistan?

The territory of the Republic consists of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, 12 regions (violates) and the city of Tashkent.

8. Why do we call Uzbekistan the country of “white gold“?

Uzbekistan is among the largest exporters of raw cotton shipped to the countries of the eastern hemisphere. ... Cotton is considered the natural national wealth of Uzbekistan, together with gold. That was why they call it oq oltyn - 'white gold'.

10. What branches does an important place in the economy of the republic belong?

Various branches of industry have been established and are successfully developing in the economy of the Republic. An important place in the economy of the Republic belongs to agricultural branches, first of all, to cotton- growing branch. Nature and climate and traditional skills of the population also promote the development of such branches as silk worm breeding, live- stock farming, grape, fruit and melon production.

11. What is the capital of Uzbekistan?

Tashkent

Exercise 2: Translate into English.

1. Uzbekistan is located between two rivers. 2. The territory of Uzbekistan consists of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, 12 regions and the city of Tashkent. 3. Uzbekistan is a sunny country. 4. The coldest month in Uzbekistan is January. 5. In 1991, Uzbekistan was declared independent. 6. The population of Uzbekistan at the beginning of 2000 was 24.5 million. 7. The independent Republic of Uzbekistan pays special attention to issues related to the life of the population, including the protection of motherhood and childhood, the spiritual and comprehensive upbringing of the younger generation. 8. Uzbekistan has great economic potential among the Central Asian republics and neighboring Kazakhstan. 9. A number of industrial sectors have emerged in the economy of our country and continue to develop. 10. The natural conditions of the country have a positive impact on the supply of melons.