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Beyond the stunning architecture and warm hospitality, Uzbekistan's numbers speak for themselves.
Tourism growth
8 million international visitors in 2024
The U.S. International Trade Administration reports that foreign tourist arrivals to Uzbekistan grew by 20% in 2024, while tourism service exports rose from $2.14 billion in 2023 to $3.52 billion in 2024.
↗ U.S. International Trade AdministrationWorld Heritage depth
7 UNESCO World Heritage properties
UNESCO lists seven properties in Uzbekistan on the World Heritage List, including Samarkand, Bukhara, Itchan Kala, and the Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor.
↗ UNESCO World Heritage CentreSilk Road legacy
A 10,000 km transcontinental route
Uzbekistan's government describes the Great Silk Road as a transcontinental route that linked East and West, helping spread goods, knowledge, technologies, and diplomatic exchange across centuries.
↗ Government of Uzbekistan
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