Multidisciplinary Journal of Science and Technology

INDICATORS OF VISITS TO CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL SITES IN UZBEKISTAN

Nigina Yusupova

doctoral student at the Samarkand Institute of Economics and Service

Keywords: Uzbekistan tourism; cultural heritage; historical sites; visitor data; Registan Square; museum attendance; tourism indicators

Abstract

This study examines tourism patterns at Uzbekistan’s main cultural and historical attractions. It evaluates statistical indicators such as visitor counts, growth rates, and specific site attendance, with a focus on well-known destinations like Samarkand’s Registan complex and the country’s museums. The analysis also situates these figures within the broader context of national tourism performance, highlighting infrastructure development, government initiatives, and global recognition of Uzbekistan as an emerging cultural tourism hub.

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