Bukhara Region

The region spans 40,200 square kilometers across the Kyzyl Kum desert, containing eleven administrative districts and sharing borders with Turkmenistan and neighboring regions.

The territory, established in 1938, served as a central point along the ancient Silk Road trade routes connecting China with Mediterranean civilizations.

Gold embroidery, ceramics, engraving, and karakul sheep breeding represent traditional crafts developed through generations in the Bukhara region.

Natural resources in the region include gas, petroleum, graphite, marble, sulfur, and limestone, supporting industrial activities such as oil refining and textile production.

The region maintains a population of 1.9 million people, with 63 percent residing in rural areas where traditional farming practices continue.

Location: Uzbekistan

Inception: January 15, 1938

Capital city: Bukhara

Elevation above the sea: 206 m

Shares border with: Navoiy Region, Qashqadaryo Region, Xorazm Region, Karakalpakstan

Website: http://buxoro.uz/index.php?Lang=en

GPS coordinates: 40.16667,63.66667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:56