Table of Contents
Introduction
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1 Background Information
Geography, Climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Education, Culture, Sport
Chapter 2 Practical Information
When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Nightlife, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Opening times, Media and communications, Business, Buying property, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively
PART TWO THE GUIDE
Chapter 3 Tashkent
History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information and tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Around Tashkent
Chapter 4 Fergana Valley and the East
Namangan, Andijan, Fergana, Margilan, Kokand
Chapter 5 Samarkand and Dzhizak Provinces
Samarkand, Dzhizak
Chapter 6 Qashqa Darya and Surkhan Darya Provinces
Shakhrisabz, Karshi, Boysun, Denau, Termez
Chapter 7 Navoi Province
Navoi, Karmana, Nurata, Lake Aidarkul and around
Chapter 8 Bukhara Province
Bukhara, Gijduvan
Chapter 9 Khorezm Province
Urgench, Khiva, The desert fortresses of ancient Khorezm
Chapter 10 Republic of Karakalpakstan
Nukus, Moynaq
Appendix 1 Language
Appendix 2 Glossary
Appendix 3 Further Information
Index