Urgut, Uzbekistán
Urgut is also the site of the largest oriental bazaar. Since ancient times Urgut has been a major centre of traditional crafts, which makes it a very attractive place for tourists.
Urgut is situated at the foothill of the Zeravshan Range, at an elevation of 1,000 m above sea level, close to the border with Kashkadarya province. Formerly a large village, in 1973 it gained the status of a town, and today it is the administrative centre of Urgut district. The town’s industry includes several carpet weaving factories, a slate producing plant, and a subsidiary of the British-American Tobacco Company.
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