Uzbekistan is a country in Central Asia that is roughly the size of California. It has a land area of 447,400 square kilometers
Uzbekistan's geography includes:
Deserts: About 80% of Uzbekistan is desert, including the Kyzylkum and Karakum deserts.
Mountains: The eastern part of Uzbekistan has rugged mountains, including the foothills and lower mountains of the Tien-Shan system.
Irrigated steppe: Less than 10% of Uzbekistan is irrigated land in river valleys and oases.
Semi-arid grassland: Uzbekistan also has semi-arid grassland.
Rivers: Uzbekistan's largest rivers are the Amu-Darya and Syr-Darya.
Uzbekistan's climate includes:
Summers: Long, hot, and dry, with an average monthly temperature of 27.2°C in July
Winters: Cold, with average monthly temperatures of -1°C to -3°C between December and February