The total area of ​​the city is 120 km². The population as of January 1, 2015 amounted to 504.4 thousand. Residents [4] The city is situated at an altitude of 702 meters above sea level. The historic city center - the Registan Square and the ensemble. In 2001, the city and its historical and architectural and archeological monuments have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in Uzbekistan called "Samarkand - crossroads of cultures."

Samarkand - one of the oldest cities in the world [5] [6], founded in 742 BC. e, the center of the historic area and Sogdiana state. More than two thousand years the city was a key point on the Silk Road between China and Europe, as well as one of the main centers of science of the medieval East. In 875-999 years Samarkand was one of the leading political and cultural centers of the Samanid state. From 875 until 892 years Samarkand was the capital of this state. In the XIV century it became the capital of Tamerlane's empire and the Timurid dynasty. In 1925-1930 years of Samarkand was the capital of the Uzbek SSR

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"Samarkand is the mirror of the World, the Garden of the Soul, the Jewel of Islam, the Pearl of the East, the Centre of the Universe." Located in the valley of the Zarafshan river and being surrounded by the peaks of the Pamir-Alai mountains, this fabulous oasis on the border with the Kyzylkum desert has never lacked attention. Another name, the City of Famous Shadows, indicates Samarkand as a witness to the change of historical periods. About 40,000 years ago, generous nature brought primitive man to this area. Interestingly, the city is rightfully considered the same age as Rome and Babylon, based on the fact that archaeologists date the first settlements in the area of the sixth century BC.

Today Samarkand is one of the oldest and most important cities in Asia, the third largest city in Uzbekistan. More than half a million people live in the city of Samarkand. It is famous for its ancient culture and architecture, as well as eventful history. In 1925-1930 it was the capital of Uzbekistan, before being replaced by Tashkent in 1930. The city has carefully preserved the traditions of ancient crafts: embroidery, gold embroidery, silk weaving, engraving on copper, ceramics, carving and painting on wood. Thousands of tourists visit Samarkand to see its various sights every year. Modern Samarkand is divided into two parts: the old city, and the new city which developed during the days of the Russian Empire and Soviet Union. The old city includes historical monuments, shops and old private houses, while the new city includes administrative buildings along with cultural centres and educational institutions. The state and official language in Samarkand, as in all Uzbekistan, is Uzbek language, which is one of the Turkic languages. As in the rest of Uzbekistan, Russian language is de facto the second official language in Samarkand. In Samarkand you can enjoy a tasty Uzbek cuisine.

People in the city are friendly. Welcome to my favourite city Samarkand!