How to get a Uzbekistan visa from Gabon

Uzbekistan is a land locked country and most of its border areas are not safe It should come as no surprise with the areas bordering Afghanistan, but you should also exercise caution in areas bordering Tajikistan, Tajik, Kyrgyz and Kyrgyzstan.

Uzbekistan was a Soviet socialist republic from 1924 until 1991. Both countries have had diplomatic relations since 1992. In the first years of independence, Uzbekistan remained within the ruble-zone until November 1993. The country has since moved politically away from the Russian Federation.

About 80% of population are Uzbeks, more than 10% are representatives of Central Asia nations (Tajiks (4,5%), Kazakhs (2,5%), Karakalpaks (2%), Kirgizs (1%), Turkmens and others). Other largest ethnic groups include Russians and other Slavic nations (10%). Uzbeks are of a Turkic origin.

Uzbekistan is a low income country with a Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of US$ 460. The country is rich in natural resources, such as coal, copper, gold, natural gas, oil, silver and uranium.

Uzbekistan’s climate is classified as continental, with hot summers and cool winters. Summer temperatures often surpass 40 °C (104 °F); winter temperatures average about −2 °C (28 °F), but may fall as low as −40 °C (−40 °F).