According to wholevehicles, Uzbekistan is a Central Asian nation located in the heart of the continent. It has a total area of 447,400 km2 and a population of 33 million people. It is bordered by Kazakhstan to the northwest; Kyrgyzstan to the northeast; Tajikistan to the southeast; Afghanistan to the south and Turkmenistan to the southwest. The country has a continental climate characterized by hot summers and cold winters. The highest point in Uzbekistan is Khazret Sultan which stands at 4,643 meters above sea level. Higher education in Uzbekistan is offered by both public and private universities. There are currently more than 60 universities offering courses in various disciplines from undergraduate to doctoral levels. The oldest university in Uzbekistan is Tashkent State University which was established in 1918 as an independent institution offering higher education to citizens of the country. Other public universities include National University of Uzbekistan; Samarqand State University among others. There are also several private universities such as Tashkent Islamic University; International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan among others which offer courses in various disciplines from undergraduate to postgraduate levels. Check andyeducation for Uzbekistan School and Education.
According to COUNTRYAAH, Uzbekistan is a State of Central Asia (447,400 km²). Capital: Tashkent. Administrative division: provinces (12), autonomous republic (1). Population: 27,313,700 (2008 estimate). Language: Uzbek (official), Russian, Tajik. Religion: Muslims 88%, non-religious /...