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The Geography of Uzbekistan

At the Crossroads of the Silk Road

Lola Gulyamova author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Springer International Publishing AG

Published:3rd Dec '22

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This book describes the geography of Uzbekistan and its unique history and culture. It focuses on the development of Uzbekistan as a result of its location on the crossroads of the Silk Road. The influence of global and regional environmental challenges on the current landscape and similar issues are discussed and analyzed from a historical perspective. Contemporary tensions and reforms in social, economical and cultural life are described with the aim to draw a picture of modern paths to transformation and development. The Geography of Uzbekistan includes also information on geology, nature and natural resources, in particular water. The book discusses the social and environmental impacts of the Aral Sea disaster and shows new paths of transformation and development for this Central Asian country.

ISBN: 9783031078729

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

288 pages

1st ed. 2022