The Uzbekistan economy actually has a lot going for them. I was surprised to learn this considering I had never heard of the country prior to my trip. Turns out they export about five times the amount that they import and they possess many natural resources that are needed around the world. I took a trip through the Fergana Valley- a region famous for its cotton, silk, wine and oil fields. Along the way, I enjoyed many of the wineries and beautiful scenery. Here is a picture I took:
After World War II, industrialization increased drastically and many of the main industries now include
food processing, machine building, metallurgy, and the manufacture of textiles. Some of their main exports are automobiles and machinery, on top of their rich resources.
http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/world/uzbekistan-economy.html
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/uz.html
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