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4 Things about the Culture of Uzbekistan Uzbekistan is known for its hospitality and kindness among the visitors. If invited to a local’s home, be ready to experience wonderful mehman-nawazi . They’ll be more than happy to treat you like royalty if you accept the invitation! 94% of the cars sold in Uzbekistan are Chevrolets. It is one of the most monopolized car markets in the world. Green tea is the national hot beverage taken throughout the day in the country. The guests are offered a pyala (cup) of tea as a sign of hospitality and cultural importance. Taking photographs on street might upset some people! Its recommended to not photo government buildings. Be respectful while taking portraits. 4 Facts about Uzbekistan It is home to the world’s largest open-cast gold mine. It's the Muruntau gold mine located in the Qizilqum desert or Kyzyl Kum desert. The production is about two million ounces per annum. The economy of Uzbekistan relies heavily on cotton as well as other natural m...

4 Things about the Culture of Kyrgyzstan Fermented horse milk is consumed with great enthusiasm in Kyrgyzstan. This popular national drink is called Kumyz and is available almost anywhere. Bread is considered holy in Kyrgyzstan and it should never be wasted, thrown away, or placed upside down on the table. Horses are very symbolic of the nomadic culture here. They created and hosted the World Nomad Games aka Olympics for Nomads. The games were designed to celebrate and preserve the culture of nomadic civilization. It depicts spectacular skills and manliness. Traditional shepherds still live in temporary shelters called yurts. The circular tent-like homes are made of felt and wool, which are water repellent and warm. They represent the family, earth, and universe and cover everything from birth to death. 4 Facts about Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan is sparsely populated, the population density is only 34 people per square km of land area and only 35% of the population lives in cities. It is hom...