A Brief Description

Archeological evidence in Uzbekistan indicates that Iranian nomads built settlements at Bukhoro and Samarqand in the first millennium B.C.

Over the centuries, the savage armies of Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan and Tamerlane conquered the lands, but by the early 16th century, fierce, indigenous Uzbek tribes controlled most of Central Asia; they subsequently built their cities and established regional commerce.

Then, due to growing ocean-based commerce, many cities in this part of Asia, once important stops along the Silk Road trade route, began to decline.

In addition to the economic pressures caused by their now increasing isolation, the Bukhoro, Khiva and Quqon tribes (khanates) were hurt by wars with Iran and attacks from northern nomads.

In the late 19th century, Russia, envious of this valuable land to its south, invaded and conquered all of Uzbekistan, and by 1924, it was transformed into a socialist republic.

During that Soviet domination, aggressive production of cotton and grains led to a (almost criminal) overuse of agricultural chemicals and the depletion of local water supplies; the subsequent result is a vast area of unusable (or poisoned) land with many rivers and lakes almost dry.

Uzbekistan gained its independence in 1991, and after a decade of difficult recovery, now focuses on its extensive mineral and petroleum reserves, and the agricultural potential of the Fergana Valley.

Historic Tashkent, the largest city in Central Asia, has several surviving buildings from the 15th and 16th centuries, but due to earthquake damage, much of the city has been rebuilt.

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Facts and Figures

arrow Name Uzbekistan

(long form) Republic of Uzbekistan

arrow Population 26,851,195

arrow Population & Density (all countries) here

arrow Capital City Tashkent (2.2 million)

arrow Currency Uzbekistani Soum (UZS)

arrow Currency Converter here

arrow Languages Uzbek (74%), Russian (14%), others

arrow Flag here

arrow National Day September 1

arrow Religions Muslim, mostly Sunnis (88%), Eastern Orthodox (9%), others

arrow The meaning of "stan" here!

Geographic Coordinates

arrow Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
41º 16' N, 69º 13' E

arrow Relative Location Uzbekistan is in both the northern and eastern
hemispheres. It's positioned in the Middle East, a recognized geographical region of southwestern Asia. The country is bordered by Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.

Land Statistics

arrow Coastline 0 (landlocked)

arrow Land Areas

(land) 164,248 sq miles (425,400 sq km)

(water) 8,494 sq miles (22,000 sq km)

(TOTAL) 172,742 sq miles (447,400 sq km)

arrow Land Area (all countries) here

arrow Landforms The topography of Uzbekistan is about 80% sandy, scrubby desert, including the massive Kyzyl Kum.

The mountains of the southeast and northeast, are foothills and lower mountains of the Tian Shan Range, an extension of the Himalayas.

The Fergana Valley, between the northeast and southeast mountain ranges, is reportedly home to the most desirable agricultural land and climate in all of western Asia.

In the far west, Uzbekistan is dominated by vast lowlands, the Amu Darya River valley, the Ustyurt Plateau and the southern half of the Aral Sea.

The most significant rivers include the Amu Darya and Syr Darya; major lakes include Lake Ayddrkul and Lake Sarykamish.

The Aral Sea, located in both Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, is disappearing. Mismanagement of this valuable sea by the overuse of its tributary rivers is now recognized as one of the world's worst environmental disasters.

arrow Highest Pt. Adelunga Toghi - 10,298 ft. (4,301 m)

arrow Lowest Pt. Uzbekistan's portion of Sarykamish Lake; here low points vary throughout the year - to recorded lows near (-12 m) below sea level along its shoreline.

arrow Land Divisions 12 provinces, 1 autonomous republic and 1 autonomous city; provinces include: Andijon Viloyati, Buxoro Viloyati, Farg'ona Viloyati, Jizzax Viloyati, Namangan Viloyati, Navoiy Viloyati, Qashqadaryo Viloyati, Samarqand Viloyati, Sirdaryo Viloyati, Surxondaryo Viloyati, Toshkent Viloyati and Xorazm Viloyati.

Qoraqalpogiston is the autonomous republic and Tashkent the autonomous city.

Maps

arrow Uzbekistan (large color) Map
here

arrow Uzbekistan Outline Map here

arrow Uzbekistan CIA version here

arrow Uzbekistan Maps at UT here

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arrow World Time Zone Map here



Recommended Links

arrow Uzbekistan (Complete) info on the (GDP) economy, imports and exports, natural resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more
here

arrow Uzbekistan Embassy (Washington DC) here

arrow Uzbekistan Government Site here

arrow Uzbekistan Photos at TrekEarth.com here

arrow Uzbekistan Travel here

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Time and Weather

arrow Time Zone (UTC +5) Note that UTC is also known as GMT, or Greenwich Mean Time. Conversion details and additional info:
here

arrow Climate In general terms Uzbekistan's climate includes hot summers and cold winters.

Summer highs commonly reach over 100° F, averaging 90° F; winter temperatures reach –35° F, averaging –7° F. Winter temperatures moderate significant in the lower elevations, and summer highs are greatly reduced in the upper elevations of the mountains.

Rainfall amounts are light with most falling in the winter and spring months; precipitation is greatly reduced, July through September.
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Traveler Info

arrow Attractions Uzbekistan, at one time, was the center of powerful ancient empires and international trade, The cities of Bukhoro, Khiva, Samarqand and the capital city of Tashkent, all once located on the ancient Silk Road, still contain well preserved relics of their Muslim and Oriental history, including stunning mosques and squares.

Recently, eco-tourism in Uzbekistan has increased, and numerous tours are now available. And in that regard, all tourists are advised to use experienced tour operators when traveling into Uzbekistan.

Supporters of terrorist groups such as the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, Al-Qaida, the Islamic Jihad Union, and the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement are still active in the overall region. Subsequently, the U.S. Department of State and other western governments urge their citizens that travel into Uzbekistan to exercise extreme caution, including avoiding large crowds, celebrations, and popular tourism spots, as in the past, kidnappings, assassinations and suicide bombings have occurred.

arrow Country Dialing Code 998

arrow Electricity Uzbekistan uses 220 volts AC (50 Hz)

Electrical adapters, products and tips
here

arrow Travel Warnings here

arrow Visa Information here

 

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P-3, 100 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
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P-3, 100 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
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P-3, 100 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
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P-3, 100 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
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P-4, 200 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
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P-4, 200 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-5c, 300 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-5c, 300 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-6, 500 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-6, 500 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-6, 500 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-6, 500 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-7, 1,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-7, 1,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-7, 1,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-7, 1,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-10, 5,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-10, 5,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-10c, 5,000 Tengas, (1918)
Scan donated by deen-z
P-10c, 5,000 Tengas, (1918)
Scan donated by deen-z
P-15, 1,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Unfinished under printing
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-15, 1,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Unfinished under printing
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P-16, 2,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-16, 2,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-16, 2,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-16, 2,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-16, 2,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Unfinished under printing
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-16, 2,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Unfinished under printing
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-16, 2,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
W/o seals on back
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-16, 2,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
W/o seals on back
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-17a, 3,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-17a, 3,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-17a, 3,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-17a, 3,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-17a, 3,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
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P-17a, 3,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-18a, 5,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-18a, 5,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
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P-18b, 5,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-18b, 5,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-18b, 5,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
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P-18b, 5,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-18c, 5,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Thomas Augustsson
P-18c, 5,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Thomas Augustsson
P-18c, 5,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
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P-18c, 5,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-18c, 5,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Seal variety
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P-18c, 5,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
Seal variety
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P-18c, 5,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
W/o Seal on back
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-18c, 5,000 Tengas, AH1337 (1918)
W/o Seal on back
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-19, 50 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-19, 50 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-19, 50 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
W/o seal on back
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-19, 50 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
W/o seal on back
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-20, 100 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-20, 100 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-20, 100 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-20, 100 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-20, 100 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
Seal and color variety
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-20, 100 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
Seal and color variety
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-20, 100 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
W/o seal on back
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-20, 100 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
W/o seal on back
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-21, 200 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-21, 200 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-21, 200 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-21, 200 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-21, 200 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
W/o seals on back
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-21, 200 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
W/o seals on back
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-22, 500 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
Scan donated by Thomas Augustsson
P-22, 500 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
Scan donated by Thomas Augustsson
P-22, 500 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-22, 500 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-22, 500 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-22, 500 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-22, 500 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
W/o seals on back
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-22, 500 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
W/o seals on back
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-23, 1,000 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-23, 1,000 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-24, 10,000 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
Scan donated by Thomas Augustsson
P-24, 10,000 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
Scan donated by Thomas Augustsson
P-24, 10,000 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-24, 10,000 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
Scan donated by Bryan Taylor
P-24, 1,000 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
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P-24, 1,000 Tengas, AH1338 (1919)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-30, 50 Tengas - 10 Rubles, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-30, 50 Tengas - Ten Rubles, AH1337 (1918)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-48a, 100 Coupon Sheet, Quarter 4, (1993)
Scan donated by Thomas Augustsson
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P-50a & 51a, 150 & 200 Coupon Sheet, Quarter 1, (1993)
Scan donated by Thomas Augustsson
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P-51, 200 Coupon (1993) Not applicable
P-NL, 150 Coupon (1993)
(Partial)
Not applicable
P-NL, 150 Coupon (1993)
(Partial)
Not applicable
P-NL, 500 Coupon (1993) 
Type I (Partial)
Not applicable
P-NL, 500 Coupon (1993) 
Type II (Partial)
Not applicable
P-NL, 3,000 Coupon (1993) Not applicable
P-55a, 500 Coupon Sheet, 1993
Scan donated by Thomas Augustsson
Not applicable
P-56a, 1,000 Coupon Sheet, Quarter 2, 1993
Scan donated by Thomas Augustsson
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P-58a, 2,000 Coupon Sheet, 1993
Scan donated by Thomas Augustsson
Not applicable
P-59a, 3,000 Coupon Sheet, 1993
Scan donated by Thomas Augustsson
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P-60a, 5,000 Coupon Sheet, 1993
Scan donated by Thomas Augustsson
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P-61, 1 Sum, 1992 (1993) P-61, 1 Sum, 1992 (1993)
P-62, 3 Sum, 1992 (1993) P-62, 3 Sum, 1992 (1993)
P-63, 5 Sum, 1992 (1993) P-63, 5 Sum, 1992 (1993)
P-64, 10 Sum, 1992 (1993) P-64, 10 Sum, 1992 (1993)
P-65, 25 Sum, 1992 (1993) P-65, 25 Sum, 1992 (1993)
P-66a, 50 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Aare Olander
P-66a, 50 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Aare Olander
P-66a, 50 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-66a, 50 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-67a, 100 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Aare Olander
P-67a, 100 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Aare Olander
P-67a, 100 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Richard Sutherland
P-67a, 100 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Richard Sutherland
P-67a, 100 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-67a, 100 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-68a, 200 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Aare Olander
P-68a, 200 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Aare Olander
P-68a, 200 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-68a, 200 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-68a, 200 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Jaroslav Pošík
P-68a, 200 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Jaroslav Pošík
P-69a, 500 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-69a, 500 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-69b, 500 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Aare Olander
P-69b, 500 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Aare Olander
P-70a, 1,000 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Orus
P-70a, 1,000 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Orus
P-70b, 1,000 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Aare Olander
P-70b, 1,000 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Aare Olander
P-70b, 1,000 Sum, 1992(1993)
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P-70b, 1,000 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-71a, 5,000 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Aare Olander
P-71a, 5,000 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Aare Olander
P-71a, 5,000 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-71a, 5,000 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-72a, 10,000 Sum, 1992 (1993)
Scan donated by Frank van Tiel
P-72a, 10,000 Sum, 1992 (1993)
Scan donated by Frank van Tiel
P-72a, 10,000 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-72a, 10,000 Sum, 1992(1993)
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-73, 1 Sum, 1994 P-73, 1 Sum, 1994
P-73, 1 Sum, 1994
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-73, 1 Sum, 1994
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-74, 3 Sum, 1994 P-74, 3 Sum, 1994
P-74, 3 Sum, 1994
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-74, 3 Sum, 1994
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-75, 5 Sum, 1994 P-75, 5 Sum, 1994
P-75, 5 Sum, 1994
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-75, 5 Sum, 1994
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-75z, 5 Sum, 1994
Note donated by Abdullah Beydoun
P-75z, 5 Sum, 1994
Note donated by Abdullah Beydoun
P-76, 10 Sum, 1994 P-76, 10 Sum, 1994
P-76, 10 Sum, 1994
Note donated by Abdullah Beydoun
P-76, 10 Sum, 1994
Note donated by Abdullah Beydoun
P-76, 10 Sum, 1994
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-76, 10 Sum, 1994
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-77, 25 Sum, 1994 P-77, 25 Sum, 1994
P-77, 25 Sum, 1994
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-77, 25 Sum, 1994
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-78, 50 Sum, 1994 P-78, 50 Sum, 1994
P-78, 50 Sum, 1994
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-78, 50 Sum, 1994
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya

P-79, 100 Sum, 1994
Hi-resolution Scan donated by Patrick Kennedy

P-79, 100 Sum, 1994 P-79, 100 Sum, 1994
P-79, 100 Sum, 1994
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-79, 100 Sum, 1994
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-80, 200 Sum, 1997 P-80, 200 Sum, 1997
P-80, 200 Sum, 1997
Note donated by Ilgar Rimazi
P-80, 200 Sum, 1997
Note donated by Ilgar Rimazi
P-80, 200 Sum, 1997
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-80, 200 Sum, 1997
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-81, 500 Sum, 1999 P-81, 500 Sum, 1999
P-81, 500 Sum, 1999
Scan donated by Tod Hunt
P-81, 500 Sum, 1999
Scan donated by Tod Hunt
P-81, 500 Sum, 1999
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-81, 500 Sum, 1999
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-82, 1,000 Sum, 2001 P-82, 1,000 Sum, 2001
P-82, 1,000 Sum, 2001
Scan donated by Steve Burke
P-82, 1,000 Sum, 2001
Scan donated by Steve Burke
P-82, 1,000 Sum, 2001
Scan donated by Aare Olander
P-82, 1,000 Sum, 2001
Scan donated by Aare Olander
P-82, 1,000 Sum, 2001
Scan donated by Thomas Augustsson
P-82, 1,000 Sum, 2001
Scan donated by Thomas Augustsson
P-82, 1,000 Sum, 2001
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya
P-82, 1,000 Sum, 2001
Scan donated by Omer Yalcinkaya

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