Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan and a very old city with a history of over 2000 years. It is located at the foothills of the Tyan-shan mountain range in the Chirchic river valley. The population of the city has exceeded 2500000 people. Tashkent boasts several Muslim monuments and historical buildings from the 16th century, such as Kokaldosh madrasah and Barak-khan mosque. The city has transformed into the most modern city in Uzbekistan with new infrastructure including avenues, squares, high buildings, and fountains.