Belgian freelance photojournalist Nick Hannes travelled over land from Brussels to Vladivostok and back from October 2006 to October 2007. During his 12-month journey Hannes covered 50,000 kilometers crossing the Balkans, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Mongolia, China and Russia, meeting earthquake refugees, imams, nomadic shepherds and many more. EurasiaNet is presenting a four-part series of audio-enhanced slideshows, highlighting key stops on his trip. More photos and notes from his trip can be seen at www.nickhannes.be.
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ALMANAC FACTS
Area: 447,001 sq km (172,588 sq mi)
Population: 26,410,416
Capital: Tashkent 2,107,000
President: Islam Abduganievich Karimov
Religion: Muslim 88% (mostly Sunnis), Eastern Orthodox 9%, other 3%
Life Expectancy: 64 years
GDP per capita: $2,500
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