A bit about Uzbekistan...

When the United States asked for support in the war against terrorism, Uzbekistan was one of the first countries to volunteer. American military forces were able to take off and land there while taking action against terrorist networks in Afghanistan.

Uzbekistan was under Russian control from the late 1800s till 1991. During that time intensive production of cotton and grain led to pollution from agrochemicals and the depletion of water supplies. Uzbeks are trying to build a stronger economy and deal with health problems caused by water pollution.

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