The proclamation of Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan on September 1, 1991, is a landmark in the history of the republic. On August 31, 1991, the Supreme Soviet of the Republic of Uzbekistan adopted the resolution “About Proclamation of State Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan." On March 2, 1992, the United Nations adopted a resolution to admit the Republic of Uzbekistan into its membership. Uzbekistan became a full member of the United Nations and was recognized by over 131 states of the world. The Republic of Uzbekistan has favorable natural and geographical conditions. It is situated in the central part of Central Asia between the Amu-Daryo and the Syr Daryo rivers. The territory of the republic stretches for 1425 kilometers from west to east and for 930 kilometers from north to south.