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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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By grantcorp
September 23rd 2001

Ichon Qala, the old city of Khiva Asia » Uzbekistan » Khiva

Ota Darvoza, a.k.a. the Father's Gate

Sleeping late again and reducing my breakfast intake to a sip of Tip Top fruit juice form the nearly deserted hotel bar. We're going to spend the entire day exploring the city of Khiva, some 30 kilometers to the southwest of Urgench, very close to the Turkmen border. Its main attraction is the Ichon Qala, the old city surrounded by an imposing mud wall. It has been preserved and restored like an open air museum, and there are plenty of beautiful buildings around, including mosques, medressas and some major minarets. Although marked a UNESCO World Heritage site some purists would regard [View Full Entry]

By grantcorp
September 22nd 2001

Where are the mullas? Asia » Uzbekistan » Tashkent

Tashkent, Amir Timur Museum

Waking up after an uneventful night's sleep I am still rather tired but manage to stumble down the stairs and join the party before we start our day on town. It is a sunny morning and the temperature is quite pleasant. Once again we have the bus at our disposal and we buzz around the city centre inspecting some of the sights of Tashkent. The official sights include the wonderful Amir Timur Museum, the Navoy Theatre, the Earthquake memorial, the houses of parliament and Kukeldash Medressah. Tashkent is also a great place to watch Europe and the Middle East clash with [View Full Entry]

By grantcorp
September 21st 2001

Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer. Asia » Uzbekistan » Tashkent

Islamophobia...

It is now ten days after the attacks on the twin towers, and the western world has suddenly found itself engulfed in islamophobia. News reporters, self-proclaimed experts, politicians, coffee table rethorics; just about everyone seems to have a view on the geopolitical situation which they are more than happy to share. As people struggle to cope with the new world order many a careless and judgmental axiom spread across the community like wildfire. The self-appointed company security advisor, normally engaged in counting unlocked doors at the office and scouring the shared printers for classif [View Full Entry]

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