Qibray (Uzbek: Qibray, Russian: Кибрай) is an urban-type settlement in Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan. It is the capital of Qibray District.[2]

Qibray
Urban-type settlement
Qibray is located in Uzbekistan
Qibray
Qibray
Location in Uzbekistan
Coordinates: 41°23′23″N 69°27′54″E / 41.38972°N 69.46500°E / 41.38972; 69.46500
Country Uzbekistan
RegionTashkent Region
DistrictQibray District
Urban-type settlement status1973
Population
 (2011)[1]
  Total
27,750
Time zoneUTC+5 (UZT)

Presidential Residence

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Since coming to power in December 2016, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has used majority of Baytqorqon near Qibray to build his new residence, which would include a presidential highway and a presidential compound. As a result of the construction in the district, over 200 people have been displaced from their homes.[3] There have been claims by interior designers for the project that the residence will be decorated with Argentinian blue marble slabs and Swarovski crystals.[4]

References

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  1. Uzbekistan, Geoba.se
  2. "Classification system of territorial units of the Republic of Uzbekistan" (in Uzbek and Russian). The State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on statistics. July 2020.
  3. "Uzbek President Starts Using New Residence East of Tashkent". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 2 November 2018.
  4. "Uzbeks Angry After Homes Demolished to Build Mirziyoev's Presidential Palace, Highway".