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Uzbekistan - PRACTICAL INFORMATION |
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Currency
The currency is the Sum (UZS), which was introduced on July 1st, 1994.
Any medical tests must be paid on the spot in cash. Besides, as for any other business or tourist trip, it is advised to subscribe an additional insurance policy.
Business hours
Companies and public bodies open from 9 AM to 1 PM and from 2 PM to 6 PM, Monday to Friday.
Transportation
Road
The bad roads maintenance makes the traffic difficult and dangerous, including in the cities. Drivers and pedestrians have to be very careful because of the behaviour, sometimes unpredictable, of local drivers. There are few gas stations and the quality of the gas is unequal. Plan a reserve for long distances.
Rail
The Tachkent-Boukhara-Urgentch-Noukous line goes through the Turkmen territory on the major part of the distance. It is said that Turkmen border guards sometimes swindle occidental tourists because they do not have any visa for Turkmenistan.
Air
The fleet used for international flights (Airbus, Boeing) meets Occidental standard. On the other hand, it is not sure that the maintenance procedures of the domestic lines aircrafts are scrupulously respected.
Internet
The Internet suffix is:
.uz
The languages of Uzbekistan are Uzbek, Russian as well as Tadjik.
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Last modified in
January 2004
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