Tashkent is the capital city of Uzbekistan located in central Asia. It has a long history as an important center of trade and was ruled by various empires and khanates. In the Soviet period, Tashkent became the capital of the Uzbek SSR and underwent industrialization. Today, President Mirziyoyev aims to redevelop the city center through the new "Tashkent City" project to attract foreign investment and rebrand Uzbekistan, though this risks displacing local residents. The multi-year project will construct new business centers, parks, and residential buildings to modernize the capital city.