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UTC+5 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Asia/Samarkand |
Termez time compared to Beijing time (China) |
3 hours ahead |
Located in the southernmost tip of Uzbekistan, Termez is the capital of Surkhandarya Oblast and sits on the banks of the Amu Darya River adjacent to the Afghan border. One of the oldest cities in Central Asia, its history dates back to the 3rd century B.C. and was once an important meeting point for Buddhism, Hellenistic civilization and Islamic culture.
The city is known for its rich archaeological sites, such as the Buddhist monastic site of Fayaztepe, the remains of the ancient citadel Old Termez, and the Sultan Saudat complex. These ruins reflect the overlapping histories of the Hellenistic Buddhism, the Kushan Empire, and the Timurid dynasty, and are included in UNESCO's list of potential World Heritage Sites.
Termez is Uzbekistan's strategic hub to South Asia, with cross-border rail and road connections to Afghanistan. The economy is based on agriculture, cross-border trade and energy, and in recent years has been developing a cultural tourism industry based on historical tourism resources.
Modern Termez, with a population of about 130,000, has a continental climate with hot and dry summers. The city retains its traditional bazaar and modern facilities, and as a major Silk Road town, it continues to play the role of a cultural bridge connecting Central and South Asia.
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