Bukhara

Name: Bukhara
Address: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan

People from Bukhara are called:

Male/General:

Bukharian

Pronunciation:

/buːˈxɑːrə/

Quick Facts

Population:: 279,200 (2024 est.)
Country:: Uzbekistan
Region:: Central Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Sanskrit 'vihara' (monastery). The demonym is 'Bukharian' or 'Bukharan'.

About Bukhara

Ancient city over 2,500 years old.
UNESCO World Heritage Site with preserved medieval architecture.
Important center of Islamic learning and culture.
Known for historic mosques, madrasahs, and trading domes.
One of the holiest cities in Central Asia.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Samarkand

270 km east

People are called:

Samarkandi

Tashkent

530 km northeast

People are called:

Tashkenter

Almaty

1,200 km northeast

People are called:

Almatinskian

Quick Facts

Population:: 279,200 (2024 est.)
Country:: Uzbekistan
Region:: Central Asia

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