Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan, a Central Asian country, is bordered by several nations and has a unitary presidential republic system. It gained independence from the USSR in 1991. The population is predominantly Uzbek, with significant Russian, Tajik, and Kazakh minorities. The economy is largely agricultural, focusing on cotton, with natural resources like uranium and gold. Uzbekistan is renowned for its Islamic architecture influenced by Persian culture. Environmental challenges include desertification and water resource depletion, particularly affecting the Aral Sea. The country's geography features the Tianshan Mountains and Fergana Valley, with a continental climate characterized by hot summers and cool winters.

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