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from: "Badger Stew and Pepski: A Toast to the World's Newest Nation" By Ben Jones
Russia conquered Uzbekistan in the late 19th century. Stiff resistance to the Red Army after World War I was eventually suppressed and a socialist republic set up in 1924. During the Soviet era, intensive production of "white gold" (cotton) and grain led to overuse of agrochemicals and the depletion of water supplies, which have left the land poisoned and the Aral Sea and certain rivers half dry. Independent since 1991, the country seeks to gradually lessen its dependence on agriculture while developing its mineral and petroleum reserves. Current concerns include terrorism by Islamic militants, economic stagnation, and the curtailment of human rights and democratization.To be updated
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October 10th 2009 Asia » Uzbekistan » Khiva
This entry is longer than usual, since we will be crossing the border into Tukmenistan tomorrow, where internet is not available, and supposedly hotel rooms for foreigners are wired. It is harvest ... 13 photos [full story]
This entry is longer than usual, since we will be crossing the border into Tukmenistan tomorrow, where internet is not available, and supposedly hotel rooms for foreigners are wired. It is harvest ... 13 photos [full story]
October 9th 2009 Asia » Uzbekistan » Samarkand
Camels to the left of me, Jackals to the right, Here I am, stuck in the middle of U-zbekistan. A blatant rip off the Stealers Wheels' lyrics it may be, but all three statements stand true nonethe ... 18 photos [full story]
Camels to the left of me, Jackals to the right, Here I am, stuck in the middle of U-zbekistan. A blatant rip off the Stealers Wheels' lyrics it may be, but all three statements stand true nonethe ... 18 photos [full story]
October 8th 2009 Asia » Uzbekistan » Samarkand
Uzbekistan has many firsts and largests. Muimubarack Madras in Tashkent has the first Qur'an, created by Calif Osman in 648 AD. Bibi Khanym mosque in Samarkand is the biggest mosque in the east, con ... 12 photos [full story]
Uzbekistan has many firsts and largests. Muimubarack Madras in Tashkent has the first Qur'an, created by Calif Osman in 648 AD. Bibi Khanym mosque in Samarkand is the biggest mosque in the east, con ... 12 photos [full story]
August 30th 2009 Asia » Uzbekistan » Tashkent
Avid followers of the blog will know that I was impressed by the talents of Ozodbek and his compere for the show. Just to give you an idea of how big (not in the physical sense) this guy is, the comp ... 4 photos [full story]
Avid followers of the blog will know that I was impressed by the talents of Ozodbek and his compere for the show. Just to give you an idea of how big (not in the physical sense) this guy is, the comp ... 4 photos [full story]
August 20th 2009 Asia » Uzbekistan
As we entered Uzbekistan, we received the most thorough search we are ever likely to, with everything being removed from our bags and inspected. However, unlike at most borders, the guards weren&rsqu ... 22 photos [full story]
As we entered Uzbekistan, we received the most thorough search we are ever likely to, with everything being removed from our bags and inspected. However, unlike at most borders, the guards weren&rsqu ... 22 photos [full story]
August 26th 2009 Asia » Uzbekistan » Samarkand
As most of the first part of this world tour was supposed to be about trains...a bit about trains. Our first attempt to by tickets (my failure with the auotmatic machine, was just converting an e-t ... 2 photos [full story]
As most of the first part of this world tour was supposed to be about trains...a bit about trains. Our first attempt to by tickets (my failure with the auotmatic machine, was just converting an e-t ... 2 photos [full story]
August 22nd 2009 Asia » Uzbekistan » Khiva
Left Moscow, in the rain and cold...par for the Russian summer if the last week is anything to go by. Their weather may be unreliable, but the metro and rail network are as efficient as you could wan ... 3 photos [full story]
Left Moscow, in the rain and cold...par for the Russian summer if the last week is anything to go by. Their weather may be unreliable, but the metro and rail network are as efficient as you could wan ... 3 photos [full story]
January 9th 2007 Asia » Uzbekistan » Tashkent
For Christmas and New Year; I spent my time in Vietnam and Thailand. I loved the getaway from school cus I realized how much I missed these places and cus I had a load of fun. It was nice ... [full story]
For Christmas and New Year; I spent my time in Vietnam and Thailand. I loved the getaway from school cus I realized how much I missed these places and cus I had a load of fun. It was nice ... [full story]
July 12th 2009 Asia » Uzbekistan
It has been a while since I last updated this thought the very busy schedule and the complete lack of access to internet renders the updating difficult. Its been a facinating crossing, leaving Russ ... [full story]
It has been a while since I last updated this thought the very busy schedule and the complete lack of access to internet renders the updating difficult. Its been a facinating crossing, leaving Russ ... [full story]
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