Uzbekistan
Located in Central Asia, Uzbekistan is a former Soviet Republic. Uzbekistan is principally known for major cities linked to the Silk Road, the ancient trading route between China and the Mediterranean. Popular destinations to visit include Samarkand, with its stunning architecture such as the magnificent Registan Square, as well as the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Khiva and Bukhara, which allow the visitor to step back in time and discover a bygone world of mosques, minarets and bazaars.