Población: 278.300
Extensión: 33 km2
Idioma: Uzbek, with Russian and Tajik minorities using their own languages
Qarshi es una ciudad de Uzbekistán.
Continental, dry hot summers and cold winters.
Mes | Máx / Min | Cantidad de lluvia |
---|---|---|
Enero | 8° / -4° | Alta (75 mm) |
Febrero | 12° / 1° | Alta (96 mm) |
Marzo | 17° / 5° | Muy alta (127 mm) |
Abril | 23° / 9° | Media (40 mm) |
Mayo | 28° / 15° | Media (46 mm) |
Junio | 36° / 21° | Mínima (0 mm) |
Julio | 39° / 23° | Mínima (1 mm) |
Agosto | 36° / 21° | Escasa (7 mm) |
Septiembre | 32° / 16° | Mínima (1 mm) |
Octubre | 22° / 9° | Media (58 mm) |
Noviembre | 17° / 4° | Alta (69 mm) |
Diciembre | 12° / 0° | Media (45 mm) |
Mejor época para ir: April-June, September-October.
Cómo llegar: Fly into Karshi Airport, or take the train from Tashkent or Samarkand; long-distance buses connect regional cities.
Transporte público: Buses, marshrutkas (shared taxis), limited intra-city trains.
Taxis y movilidad: Taxis are widely available, with ride-hailing apps operating in urban areas; shared taxis dominate short routes.
Zonas para alojarse: Central Qarshi, near the bazaar and administrative buildings, as well as along Mustaqillik Avenue.
Zonas comerciales: Bazaar district, Qumbez Trade Center, central artisan streets.
Seguridad: Generally safe, especially in tourist areas, though petty theft can occur in crowded markets.
Platos típicos: Osh (Uzbek pilaf), somsa (stuffed pastry), shivit oshi (herbed noodles), lagmon (noodle soup); local markets offer fresh non bread and kebabs.
Bebidas locales: Green tea, ayran (yogurt drink), locally produced melon juice, and regional Uzbek wines.
Productos típicos: Handmade carpets, silk, ceramics, embroidered chapans, and dried melons.
Uzbekistan’s largest irrigation canal passes nearby; Qarshi hosts a fortress once protected by double brick walls, while its air base has modern military significance; in 2007, it was home to the world’s largest hand-made carpet event, reflecting Qarshi’s blend of tradition and modernity.
Evolución histórica: Qarshi developed from a fort built by the Chagatai Khanate and became significant during the Timurid and Shaybanid eras, serving as a key military, administrative, and trade center on the Silk Road throughout its existence.
Personajes importantes: Babur the Great, founder of the Mughal Empire, was associated with the region; Akhmed Donish, a 19th-century intellectual, hails from nearby, and multiple khans and religious leaders shaped Qarshi’s legacy.
Relieve: Steppe plain with gentle hills.
Parques y áreas: Central Park, Amir Temur Square.
Monumentos: Odina Mosque, Khoja Abdul Aziz Madrasa.
Museos y galerías: Kashkadarya Regional History Museum.
Eventos anuales: Navruz, Qarshi Day Festival, Independence Day celebrations.
Barrios emblemáticos: Ochirbobo, Chorsu, Navruz, Khonobod neighborhoods.
Deportes locales: Wrestling (kurash), soccer with Nasaf Qarshi FC, chess competitions.
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