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The seasons greatly influence the composition of national foods. In summer, fruits, vegetables and nuts are widely used in cooking. Fruits grow in abundance in Uzbekistan such as grapes, melons, apricots, pears, apples, cherries, pomegranates, lemons, figs and dates. Vegetables are also plentiful, such as eggplants, peppers, turnips, cucumbers and luscious tomatoes.

There are also some lesser-known species of vegetables such as green radishes, yellow carrots, and dozens of pumpkin and squash varieties. The Uzbeks prefer mutton to other kinds of meat; it is the main source of protein in the Uzbek diet. Beef and horsemeat are also eaten. The wide choice of bread is a staple for the majority of the population. The national bread is often sold on street corners. Some varieties are cooked with onion or meat while others are simply sprinkled with sesame seeds. The most well-known Uzbek dish is plov or osh.

It is cooked with fried meat, onions, carrots and rice. Sometimes raisins, barberries, chickpeas or other fruits are added. Uzbeks are very proud of their skills to cook plov. A master plov chef cooks plov on an open flame, sometimes serving up to 1, people from a single cauldron on holidays or special occasions like weddings.

Tea is a reverent beverage in the finest Oriental traditions; it is the drink of hospitality. Tea is first served to guests and then to family members. Green tea is more popular in Uzbekistan than black but black is preferred in Tashkent. Uzbekistan is located at a latitude of Based on the GPS coordinates alone; it is evident that Uzbekistan lies above the equator.

Afghanistan is to the south of Uzbekistan whereas Turkmenistan is to the southwest edge of Uzbekistan. At the southeasternmost point, Uzbekistan shares a border with Tajikistan. The total area of Uzbekistan is approximately , Of this whole area, an estimated number of , The remaining 13, Uzbekistan is The population of Uzbekistan, as of , is about 32,, people, which accounts for nearly 0.

The majority of the populations live in the suburbs and outskirts of towns. The east of the country is dominated by middle and high landforms. To the south and west, they gradually fall and into the plains. Stretch between mountains large cavities: Kashkadarya, Surkhandarya, Zarafshan, Samarkand are located.

The largest intermountain trough - Ferghana hollow valley - lenght kilometers and width up to kilometers. On three sides of it are surrounded by the mountain ranges and is opened only from the west. On the border with Afghanistan is a vast Amu-Darya basin. The length of the territory of the Republic from west to east is 1 km from north to south - km. The territory in the north and north-east of the Republic of Uzbekistan borders with Kazakhstan, in the east and south-east with Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan in the west with Turkmenistan, in the south with Afghanistan.

The total length of the country border is 6 km. The long border with Afghanistan is km, with Kazakhstan - 2 km, with Kyrgyzstan - 1 km, with Tajikistan - 1 km and Turkmenistan - 1 km. According to The State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on statistics, as January 1, the population of the republic is 34 people. Day of defenders of the Native land January, 14th This holiday in independent Uzbekistan is celebrated in honor of creation of own Armed forces.

The parliament of the country on 14th January, has made a decision on transition of all parts and connections, military educational institutions and other military formations deployed in territory of the country, under jurisdiction of the Republic of Uzbekistan. So the beginning was necessary to creation of own Armed forces.

On 29th December, January 14th has been declared by Day of defenders of the Native land. Women's day March, 8th In Uzbekistan this holiday is celebrated as a holiday of love, kindness and beauty, as well as is known as "Mothers' day".

Navruz March, 21st The most ancient national holiday Navruz in translation with Persian Navruz designates "new day" which is celebrated on March, 21st, is considered the beginning of new year.

As is known, March 21st is a day a spring equinox. Day length and nights is identical - 12 hours. In the beginning of this holiday many Uzbek families prepare for national dishes such as Sumalak, Halim, Somsa from plant, Plov and others. These Uzbek dishes contain many vitamin substances which are useful to a human body. With the obtaining of the country's independence ancient customs and traditions of Uzbek people have revived, holiday Navruz also has been restored, and celebrating has got new scope and depth.

It became a national holiday of friendship, unification, brotherhood of all people. In the bright dramatized representations of philosophic and poetic judgment of Navruz, it places in national history reveals.

Now Navruz is celebrating annually in a grand manner. Day of memory and honor May, 9th In majestic Square of Memory has been opened in capital of Uzbekistan on 9th May and since then Day of memory and honor on May, 9th is celebrated. This holiday in independent Uzbekistan is celebrated in honor of memory of our compatriots which during centuries heroically, self-denyingly protected our native territory, its freedom and independence, a peace life of our people.

Also this holiday is considered as a day of honoring human being, in this day people check up on their relatives and friends, particularly the elderly are honored and visited. This holiday is celebrated annually on the 1st September, is ceremonial and colorful. This national holiday personifies all dreams and expectations of all Uzbek people which lean on main principles friendliness, solidarity, charity, mutual respect. Representatives of the various nations living in Uzbekistan, despite of a nationality, religion, the social status all actively celebrate a holiday in each street, the area and the people living in mahallas and in regions.

Day of teachers and educators October, 1st Annually the Day of Teachers and Instructors is solemnly celebrated in Uzbekistan. The deep respect for the teacher has taken roots in our territory during old times. Pupils of schools and educational institutions deeply esteem all those who have given them the first vital knowledge. This day pupils with gratitude give flowers and gifts. This holiday is celebrated across all Uzbekistan.

This holiday includes religious practice as Ruza which lasts 30 days and it is considered a ceremony of spiritual and moral purification. Conditions of the ceremony is the following: from sunrise up to decline not to eat food and also water; will be kept from evil thoughts, assumptions; with all surrounding to be in respect and make whenever possible more than goods to associates.

After performance of this ceremony last day the holiday which lasts three days - Ramadan Hayit begins. The first day of a holiday «Ramadan Hayit» is considered not working day.