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| Samarkand is a city in southeastern Uzbekistan and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Central Asia, known for its mosques and mausoleums. Samarkand is the capital of the Samarkand region. The city lies on the Silk Road, the ancient trade route connecting China with the Mediterranean. With a population of 551,700 in 2021, it is the third largest city in Uzbekistan. | |
