Security
Individual safety boxes are not always available in Uzbekistan hotels. An essential part of your luggage is a comfortable money wallet, which may be worn under your clothing. At all times you should carry your main documents (i.e. currency, travellers cheques, air tickets, passports, visas etc.) While it is highly unlikely you will encounter any physical danger, minor thefts in crowded pubic places may occur and every precaution should be taken to avoid loosing anything of value.
In accordance with local laws, you will be required to hand in your passport to the hotel reception on arrival to allow registration of your passport details by the hotel. Your passport will normally be available again after a few hours. Do not forget to collect it before departure.
Photography in Uzbekistan
No difficulty is put in the way of visitors who wish to photograph places of historic interest.
Photography inside some religious monuments and in airports, railway stations or near military installation may not be allowed. If in doubt ask your local guide. Please also note that there is a fee for photography in most sightseeing places (not included in your tour price).
Films and batteries are available in major cities, but you are recommended to purchase your supply before arrival, particularly if you have the latest modification or a sophisticated type of camera that requires a specific film and/or batteries.

                                                                    Drinks
Local mineral water contains a higher level of minerals than western spring or bottled water and the taste can be rather "salty" (these mineral waters are considered healthier than European spring or mineral waters).
Imported spirits and wines are available, however in some places the provenance of some spirits and wines is questionable and the prices inflated. Accordingly, you are recommended to purchase you favourite alcohol duty free prior to arrival.
Shopping
Travellers in Uzbekistan will be pleasantly surprised by the interesting jewellery, clothing and local handicrafts. Books, postcards and maps are other popular souvenirs. There are restrictions on exporting carpets from the country, ask your or detailed up-to-date information on this matter, before purchasing one.
Incidentals
You will be responsible for covering the cost of your hotel incidentals such as phone calls, room service, mini-bar in your room and laundry. Before departing from all the hotels on the tour, please ensure that you have checked with the front desk for any personal charges that the hotel may have made to your room.
Tipping
Passengers may wish to express their appreciation - reward for extra service to the porters, waiters, drivers and guides. The degree of appreciation may vary, and our policy is to let you decide this. This is usually given individually in an envelope at the end of the tour/service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                           Major foreign investors
USA, Germany, Switzerland, France, Japan, South Korea, Russia, Turkey, China, Benelux
Big Joint Ventures
• USA: Zaravshan Newmont Precious Metals, UzTexaco
• American-Britain: UzBAT
• Germany: Siemens, Azia Beer
• Switzerland: Nestle
• France: Thomson-CSF
• Spain: Kisilkumsement, Sun Wine
• Turkey: Kasansay-Tekmen Textiles, Demir, Shaykhontohur Textiles
• Korea: UzDaewoo, KABOOL Textiles
• Czechia: Samarkand-Praga Beer

                                Education
9718 day time, 131 evening comprehensive schools
373 technical colleges
224 specialized institutes
61 institutions of higher learning
UMID, ULUGBEK, KAMOLOT funds for gifted youth providing study abroad

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                       

 

                                                     Sports in Uzbekistan
Many new states provided stadiums, sports, complexes, pools, sports clubs as well as private fitness clubs cater to a great demand for physical exercise. "Sportsman" is a widely used term. Uzbekistan has produced Olympic champions in kickboxing, boxing, wrestling, gymnastics, chess, who brought home medals from Atlanta, Sydney, and Lillehammer.
Dilshod Aripov - world champion wrestling
Mahamadkodir Abdullaev, Sergey Mikhailov, Rustam Saidov, Ruslan Chagaev, Artur Grigoryan Olympic and World champions in boxing
Iroda Tuliaganova - WTA tennis champion
Oksana Chusovitina - world champion gymnastics

The President's Cup, the international tennis tournament, draws WTC star players

Tashkent golf club, the only 18-hole venue in Central Asia, complete with guest rooms, will host international tournaments

                                                    Communication in Uzbekistan
• analog and digital phone communication
• international long distance
• paging service
• internet
• international express carrier service
• worldwide cargo service
                                                           Tourism in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is a member of the executive council of WTO.
Over 4000 historical architectural monuments and sites, around 500 travel companies and organizations with partners in 24 countries worldwide, 5- and 4-star of International chains, private hotels of all categories.
68 museums, arts and crafts masters, shops, folk dance and music ensembles, silk and cotton fashion designers, certified city guides and private guides through Uzbekistan, culture tourism, eco tourism, specialized tours, nature tourism, resorts.

                                       Transport in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan Airways airbus fleet over 20 worldwide destinations international airports:
Tashkent, Samarkand, Urgench domestic airports: Bukhara, Qarshi, Termez, Navoi, Zarafshan, Nukus, Fergana, and Namangan. Railway 7000 km, bus and minibus service, tramways, taxi service in every city private "Nexia" sedan drivers.