Samarkand is the third largest and second most populous city in Uzbekistan. The total area of ​​the city is 120 km². The population as of January 1, 2018 was 529,900 people. Samarkand is one of the oldest cities in the world, founded, according to archaeological data, in the 8th century BC. In 1925-1930, Samarkand was the capital of the Uzbek SSR.

1. Сегодня Самарканд - один из старейших и важнейших городов Азии, третий по величине город Узбекистана.

Today Samarkand is one of the oldest and most important cities in Asia, the third largest city in Uzbekistan.

2. More than half a million people live in the city of Samarkand.

2. В городе Самарканд проживает более полумиллиона человек.

3. It is famous for its ancient culture and architecture, as well as eventful history.

3. Он славится своей древней культурой и архитектурой, а также богатой событиями истории.

4. In 1925-1930 it was the capital of Uzbekistan, before being replaced by Tashkent in 1930.

4. В 1925-1930 годах он был столицей Узбекистана, а в 1930 году его сменил Ташкент.