My summer holidays

Exercise 5. Speak about the outstanding people of the East.


TASHKENT

Tashkent is the capital of the independent Republic of Uzbekistan. It is a very old city. It was founded about 2200 years ago. It stands on the Chirchik River and has a population of about 2 and a half million people of various nationalities.

There are several Muslim monuments and historical buildings such as the Kukaldosh madrasah and the Jomiy mosque which were built in the 16^th century.

Now days Tashkent has become one of the most modern cities in Central Asia with its new avenues, squares, high buildings and fountains.

Tashkent is a political center of our country. National and international congresses, sessions and festivals are held in Tashkent.

Tashkent is an economic and financial center of our state. The National Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan is situated here. Many plants, factories, enterprises and joint ventures which produce different goods are in Tashkent.

Tashkent is a cultural center. There are many museums, theatres, art galleries and concert halls in Tashkent, among them – Alisher Navoyi Opera and Ballet Theatre, Khamza Drama Theatre, Amir Timur Museum, Art Museum, Turkiston Concert Hall and others.

Tashkent has many universities, among them the National University of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Malaysian University, Westminster University and others.

There are many academies, institutes, colleges, lyceums and schools in Tashkent.

Tashkent is a transport center with two airports, two railway stations, many bus stations and an underground with four lines and beautiful stations.

There are a lot of places in Tashkent where children with their parents and guests of the capital can spend a good time; they are Tashkent-land, Aqua Park, Japanese Garden, Tashkent Circus, Gafur Gulom Park, Singing Fountain near “Sayohat” Hotel and others.

Tashkent is a very beautiful and flourishing city. We are proud of our capital.