Tashkent is situated in a well-watered plain on the road between Shymkent and Samarkand.Tashkent sits at the confluence of the Chirchiq River and several of its tributaries and is built on deep alluvial deposits up to 15 metres.



Locations

Tashkent sits at the confluence of the Chirchiq River

Also knows as

Toshkent

Famous for

Tashkent is not just for history and culture lovers. This Central Asian city has plenty for avid shoppers as well as foodies.

Weather

−1.5 to 35.6

Founded

5th to 3rd centuries BC

Main cultural attractions

The St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Khazrati Imam Architectural Complex, Independence Square, Amir Temur Square and Monument, The Tashkent Television Tower, Centre of Enlightenment

Population

24,85,900

Airport

Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport.