Agana, Guam Island - Tashkent, Uzbekistan - Comparison and Distance between
Distance: 7,823 km / 4,861 miles

Agana, Guam Island

You are looking at Agana in Guam Island. The city has a population of 1100 residents. It is located on 144.75 degrees longitude, and 13.47 latitude.

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Agana , General info:
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Agana is the capital of Guahan (Guam), Mariana Islands. It has a long history dating back to before the Spanish Colonial period of the Mariana Islands. It was originally called Hagatna by the indigenous populace, the Chamorus (Chamorros). It was changed to Agana by the Spanish after the Spanish invasions during the 17th century to make it easier for the Spanish to pronounce. During the 20th century it was changed back to its original Chamoru (Chamorro) spelling and pronunciation, Hagatna.

Agana , Cheap stuff:
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Duty-free Shopping!

Agana , Don't miss:
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There are architectural remains, called latte, that are from the prehistoric era of the Chamoru (Chamorro). These are the pillar foundations of ancient Chamoru (Chamorro) houses. Such latte sites dot the island of Guahan (Guam) and the rest of the Mariana Islands. There are also architectural remains from the Spanish Colonial period. These range from bridges to the Spanish governor's palace and can also be found in other villages and cities on Guahan (Guam).

Agana , Food:
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Seriously try Chamoru (Chamorro) food. Kelaguen, Katdon pika, ...

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how much is the fish in guam?
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Tashkent, Uzbekistan

You are looking at Tashkent in Uzbekistan. The city has a population of 3457500 residents. It is located on 69.22 degrees longitude, and 41.27 latitude.

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Tashkent , General info:
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The capital of Uzbekistan, the largest city in Central Asia, with a population of more than 2.3 million people, is a city with 20 centuries of history. First information about Tashkent (earlier known as Shash, Chach, Binkent) dates back to the 2nd century B.C. Archaeological excavations have revealed that present-day Tashkent was a site of an ancient town which has continued to exist as a developed commercial and cultural center of the East, situated in the northern part of the Great Silk Route.

Nowadays, Tashkent is a very attractive and vibrant city. The roots of the rich Uzbek culture shine through Tashkent's architecture, museums and metro stations.

Tashkent , Cheap stuff:
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National Food

National Souvenirs

Tashkent , Don't miss:
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Dont miss visit sights such as:

Chorsu Bazaar. Haggle till you drop in vast goods emporium

Kukeldash Madrasah. 16-th century madrasah

Khasti Imam complex. The official religious centre

Abul Kasim Madrasah. 19-th century college of a Tashkent man

Museum of Applied Arts. Represents rare ceramics, textiles, jewellery, musical instruments

History Museum of Uzbekistan. Represents national history of the country

Tashkent , Food:
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The uzbek food is unique and very tasty! Some of the dishes that you have to try are the "plov", "samsa", "shaslik" and a lot more.

Tashkent , Hotels:
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Hotel Intercontinental

Hotel Dedeman Silk Road

Hotel Tashkent Palace

Hotel Grand Mir

Hotel Uzbekistan

Hotel Shodlik Palace

Hotel Markaziy

Hotel Radisson SAS

Hotel Poytaht

Hotel Grand Orzu

Hotel Orzu

Tashkent , Safety:
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Uzbekistan is the most safe place in CIS. As there are many security workers and police patrols the city.

But not only police and security workers are the reasons of safety,Uzbek People are very friendly to foreigners, the reason is that more that 70 nations live in peace and tolerance.

Also as a guest in Uzbekistan you will be accorded much respect and shown great hospitality, for local families gladly seize the chance to welcome new friends from abroad.

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